Making chili less oniony
I made chili last night and it is way too oniony. I know you can use potatoes to make things less salty; any advice on making already made food less oniony?
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Make another batch of chili with no or reduced onions, and combine them--freeze if needed, so you can use it all. This is the only reasonly guaranteed way to resolve the issue. Chili freezes and holds very well, so this might be practical even though somewhat extravagent with the ingredients.
I know that isn't what you want to hear, but it is the truth. BTW, the potato and salt reduction thing is a kitchen myth.
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What cancels out onion flavor?
"Water, a quick pickle of cut onion in vinegar for a few minutes, or any kind of acid will also dissolve the enzymes and take the bite out of the onion," says Patel. And if you're really against using strong onions, stick to a milder variety such as white or Vidalia onions, shallots, or spring onions.How do you mellow out an onion?
To mellow onions: To retain their crunch, soak your onions in water for at least 10 minutes. To soften them and bring out a bit of sweetness, sprinkle them with a generous amount of salt, making sure to coat each piece well. Rinse off the salt before adding your onions to salads or sandwiches.How do you reduce the effects of onions?
To reduce tearing when cutting an onion, the National Onion Association recommends you "first chill the onions for 30 minutes. Then, cut off the top and peel the outer layers leaving the root end intact." It's the root end that has the highest concentration of the sulphuric compounds that cause your eyes to tear.How do you make chili less bland?
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Since it is already made, simmer the chili at low heat for another hour or so allowing the onions to cook further and soften. They will slowly dissolve into the stew and the oniony flavour won't be as harsh.
Generally all flavours will mellow out with cooking. (@citizen)
Adding a bit of sugar or agave nectar may cut the oniony taste as a last ditch effort.
Furthermore, if you don't like the oniony flavour that onions do tend to impart on dishes, try caramelizing onions instead of a quick saute or slow sweat. Caramelized onions will add a much sweeter, milder onion depth-of-flavour without the harsh (sometimes bitter) kick of raw onions.
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