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Onion Boil Recipe
Bicky Sharma

Onion Boil Recipe

Boiled onions might sound boring. They are not.They are warm, mild, comforting, and secretly powerful in the nutrition department.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Servings: 2
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 medium onions
  • 4 cups water
  • ½ teaspoon salt optional
  • 1 bay leaf
  • Black pepper to taste

Equipment

  • Saucepan or medium pot
  • Knife
  • Cutting board
  • Spoon or ladle
  • Stove or cooktop

Method
 

  1. Peel and cut onions
  2. Bring water to a boil
  3. Add onions and salt
  4. Add bay leaf
  5. Simmer 10–15 minutes
  6. Drain or reserve broth
  7. Season lightly

Notes

  • Do not overcook
  • Use broth for soup
  • Add herbs for flavour