Red onions are beautiful. They are also spicy. But here’s the weird trick: soak your chopped red onion in cold water for five minutes.
This pulls out the bite. It makes them sweet and mild. Perfect as a shallot stand-in for salads or a fancy vinaigrette.
Pro tip: don’t skip the soak. Otherwise, your dish will taste like a rock concert for your eyeballs. Not fun.
