Several ways to keep peeled onions for a long time

foto14872-1Unpeeled onions keep quite well even at home at room temperature.

But if you clear it, the shelf life is rapidly reduced, keeping track of the hours.

In order not to throw away the peeled onions, you need to know how to save them.

Possible problems

The natural husk on the vegetable is a reliable protection... If it is removed, the root crop withers very quickly.

Sometimes, when cooking food, an already peeled onion remains unused, and it will need special processing. The top layer of the vegetable from contact with air begins to dry and wither.

It is impossible to store onions without a peel in the open air, since it not only begins to lose its appearance and taste, but will also accumulate harmful substances in itself.

Home storage methods

foto14872-2Storage of bulbs without top husks should ensure:

  • preservation of the useful qualities of the product;
  • attractive appearance;
  • the possibility of subsequent use of the product for food.

Such a bow can be sent for storage not only when the extra head was accidentally cleaned, but also when it is planned to use it as a blank. An example is freezing in bags or containers with lids.

The storage conditions are selected taking into account the amount of peeled vegetables and the planned further use in terms of volume and timing.

In the fridge: 6 easy solutions

The low temperature in the refrigerator allows you to store peeled onions in it, using one of the ways:

  1. Wrap the onion tightly in plastic wrap. In this form in the refrigerator, it can be up to 5 days.
  2. Store the onions in a bowl of cold water. The water should be changed every couple of days.
  3. Place the onion in a tightly resealable plastic container. This option is suitable for storage for a day.
  4. Marinating root vegetables cut into rings or half rings. A vinegar solution with the addition of a small amount of sugar and salt is used as a marinade.
  5. Storage on salt. To do this, put the onion head with a cut on salt poured on a saucer and put in the refrigerator.
  6. Lubricating the cut with oil will help keep the vegetable in a closed container for several days, and in an open container for a day.
The advantage of such an organization is the ability to preserve the bulbs for a certain time.

Cons of this method:

  • it is necessary to use an airtight container to prevent the spread of the onion aroma in the refrigerator;
  • requires space for a container in the refrigerator;
  • storage time is limited;
  • additional processing (salt, vinegar, etc.) can affect the taste of the vegetable.

Freezing

If the onions are not going to be used soon, they can be frozen. It is folded so that it can be used quickly, conveniently and without difficulty. Best of all - crushed, packaged in small portions.

foto14872-3To do this, you need to act according to the following algorithm:

  1. Wash the onion.
  2. Dry.
  3. Chop finely.
  4. Arrange in one layer, and freeze in this form. The pieces can then be poured into a container or bag.

The advantages of such storage:

  • preservation of a significant part of nutrients;
  • saving time in the process of further use when preparing dishes;
  • the possibility of long-term storage.

Minuses:

  • loss of some nutrients;
  • it becomes necessary to have a sufficiently large freezer;
  • frozen vegetable, in comparison with fresh, is suitable for cooking fewer dishes;
  • the freezer compartment must be supplied with an uninterruptible power supply to prevent unscheduled defrosting.
It is recommended to store frozen onions in small portions intended for one dish.

Drying

It is convenient to dry a vegetable in one of the following ways:

  1. In the oven.
  2. Using an electric dryer.

During the drying process, fresh onions give off a fairly strong specific aroma. To some extent, the organization of good ventilation with the help of, for example, an exhaust hood will help to solve the problem.

The process of organizing the drying of a vegetable:

  1. foto14872-4Wash root vegetables.
  2. Dry.
  3. Cut into half rings, not thick, so that the pieces dry evenly and well.
  4. Arrange on the surface of the dryer or on a baking sheet in one layer.
  5. Set the drying temperature at about + 50 ° C.
  6. Continue drying for 3-4 hours, turning the onion periodically.
  7. Fold into containers prepared for storage.

If you need to dry the onion quickly, then you can use another way:

  • wash vegetables;
  • pour over boiling water;
  • dry at a higher temperature, about + 70 ° C;
  • lower the temperature by 20 ° C;
  • Hold until moisture has completely evaporated.


The advantages of this processing:

  • preservation of the harvest;
  • compact placement of the workpiece;
  • space saving - takes up little storage space (more than 10 times less compared to fresh vegetables);
  • ease of further use;
  • long storage time.

Disadvantages:

  • onions processed in this way are not suitable for cooking every dish;
  • strong aroma during the drying process of the vegetable;
  • it takes several hours to dry each batch;
  • the loss of some of the nutrients, when compared with fresh onions.
During the drying process, the onions acquire a pink or cream shade. If there are any darkened pieces, they should be discarded and not used for food.

Timing

foto14872-5Onions without husks are not intended for long-term storage. If the vegetable has not been cut and processed, then it should not be kept for longer than a day.

Cut, but not subjected to any heat treatment, the onion can be stored for up to ½ day. For longer storage, the vegetable should be processed, for example, frozen or dried.

After additional processing, onions should be stored under suitable conditions:

  1. Frozen - up to a year in the freezer, without subjecting to periodic defrosting.
  2. Dried - up to 2 years in sealed packaging and low humidity.
  3. Placed in the refrigerator - from several hours to several days, taking into account the method.

5 recommendations

Storage tips will help you cope with the task efficiently and simply:

  1. Flabby or damaged peeled onions do not need to be stored.
  2. You can freeze not only freshly chopped onions, but also fried ones, including already with carrots, as a dressing for first courses and stewing meat with vegetables.In the latter case, it is placed in the freezer after cooling.
  3. If the peeled root vegetable is not planned to be used for cooking for a couple of hours, you should immediately take care of its storage.
  4. Peeled onions placed in the refrigerator will not spread an unpleasant smell if you use a special container or one that closes tightly.
  5. If it is possible to preserve the onion in the husk during the winter, it is better not to peel it.

Useful information about the methods and conditions for storing onions is presented in this section.

Conclusion

It is quite possible to save already peeled, or even chopped, onions at home. Depending on the volume of the onion and the required storage duration, you can choose one of the ways to preserve the vegetable: from several hours to several months.

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