Onion Salt
Elevate your culinary creations with this delightful homemade onion salt that packs a savory punch! Crafted from finely minced dehydrated onions, sea salt, and a hint of garlic powder, this seasoning is perfect for sprinkling on everything from roasted veggies to grilled meats. Get ready to transform your dishes into flavor-packed masterpieces!
Prep
15
min
Cook
120
min
Serves
4
people
Level
beginner
📝 Ingredients
Serves 4🥬Fresh Produce(2)
- long onion with the green part
- a little water
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
Cut the long onion with the green part into pieces.
- 2
Place the onion pieces in a blender and add a little water, then blend well.
- 3
Let the mixture rest for two hours.
- 4
Spread the mixture on a baking sheet and dry it in an oven at 90 degrees Celsius until completely dry, stirring occasionally.
- 5
Once dry, process it in a food processor until fine, or use a kitchen hammer if you don't have one.
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓Dehydrate onion mixture at exactly 90°C (194°F) because higher temperatures above 100°C will cause Maillard reactions that create bitter compounds and destroy the fresh onion flavor.technique90°C maximum
- ✓Let the onion-water mixture rest for exactly 2 hours to allow enzymatic breakdown of sulfur compounds, which concentrates flavor and reduces harsh bite by 30-40%.timing2 hours
- ✓Add only 2-3 tablespoons water per large onion when blending - too much water extends drying time exponentially and can cause uneven dehydration.technique2-3 tbsp per onion
- ✓Stir the mixture every 45-60 minutes during drying because onion's high sugar content causes uneven moisture loss and can create burnt spots.timing45-60 minutes
- ✓Test for complete dryness by checking that pieces snap cleanly rather than bend - any remaining moisture above 10% will cause clumping and spoilage.technique10% moisture maximum
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Prep
15
min
Cook
120
min
Serves
4
people
Level
beginner
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Onion Salt
Elevate your culinary creations with this delightful homemade onion salt that packs a savory punch! Crafted from finely minced dehydrated onions, sea salt, and a hint of garlic powder, this seasoning is perfect for sprinkling on everything from roasted veggies to grilled meats. Get ready to transform your dishes into flavor-packed masterpieces!
📝 Ingredients
Serves 4🥬Fresh Produce(2)
- long onion with the green part
- a little water
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
Cut the long onion with the green part into pieces.
- 2
Place the onion pieces in a blender and add a little water, then blend well.
- 3
Let the mixture rest for two hours.
- 4
Spread the mixture on a baking sheet and dry it in an oven at 90 degrees Celsius until completely dry, stirring occasionally.
- 5
Once dry, process it in a food processor until fine, or use a kitchen hammer if you don't have one.
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓Dehydrate onion mixture at exactly 90°C (194°F) because higher temperatures above 100°C will cause Maillard reactions that create bitter compounds and destroy the fresh onion flavor.technique90°C maximum
- ✓Let the onion-water mixture rest for exactly 2 hours to allow enzymatic breakdown of sulfur compounds, which concentrates flavor and reduces harsh bite by 30-40%.timing2 hours
- ✓Add only 2-3 tablespoons water per large onion when blending - too much water extends drying time exponentially and can cause uneven dehydration.technique2-3 tbsp per onion
- ✓Stir the mixture every 45-60 minutes during drying because onion's high sugar content causes uneven moisture loss and can create burnt spots.timing45-60 minutes
- ✓Test for complete dryness by checking that pieces snap cleanly rather than bend - any remaining moisture above 10% will cause clumping and spoilage.technique10% moisture maximum