onion
onion is Vegetables whose sweetness emerges when cooked slowly. For stir-fry, cut along the grain for soups, and across the grain for other dishes.

NUTRITION · RDA 10.4
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onion (raw) · Per 100 g edible portion
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Serve a variety of Vegetables with meals.
onion can be used to diversify the dining table without focusing on just one Vegetables. The Vegetables food group is part of a meal that provides Dietary fiber and various vitamins and minerals. In stir-fry, slice according to the grain, and for soup, slice across the grain. Rather than adding too much oil and salty seasoning, try to enhance the flavor and texture of the ingredients.
How to select and Preparation
Choose ones with dry Skin or peel on the outside and a firm neck. Cut stir-fry along the grain, and for soup, cut across the grain.
Storage and cooking use
Store whole onion in a cool, ventilated place. Instead of preparing a large amount at once, it is convenient to first prepare only the amount needed for cooking.
Cooking tips
- Cut stir-fry along the grain, but cut the soup across the grain.
- Store whole onion in a ventilated, cool place.
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