Onions are good to eat raw.
Onions belong to the garlic plant, which contains organic sulfur compounds is the main spicy substances, commonly known as allicin. Allicin has antibacterial, anticancer, anti-atherosclerosis, anti-inflammatory effect, at the same time can remove free radicals in the body, with antioxidant effect. Because allicin is the source of the onion's special flavor, in general, the spicier the onion the more antioxidant components it contains and the stronger the effect.
Cooking methods such as leaving them in the air for too long after cutting or heating them at high temperatures can reduce the amount of organosulfur compounds. Therefore, onions try not to fry at high temperatures, the best way to eat is raw, can play the health benefits of organic sulfur compounds. If you don't like to eat raw, a short stir-fry is also a good choice.
Special reminder: the organic sulfur compounds in onions may harm the gastric mucosa, so gastric ulcer patients try to eat less onions. In addition, suffering from allergic rhinitis, asthma, skin disease and other allergies, it is best to eat less onions, so as not to aggravate the symptoms.
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One, so cut onions do not choke
Onion everything open, inside the sulfide will react, choking people with tears.
To teach you a simple way: onions in the refrigerator for 10-15 minutes before cutting.
Also, the sharper the knife you use to cut, the less chance you have of choking on the onion. Also cut the roots last, as they have the highest sulfide content.
Two, cold onions
Raw materials: onions, lemon, salt, sugar, lemon, food bag.
Practice:
1, the onion should be against the grain cut into thin shreds.
2, cut the onion julienne directly into a clean food bag, add 5g of salt, and then clench the seal with your hands, turn twice and start shaking, probably shake a 1 minute.
3. Remove the shredded onion and place it in a colander. Then plunge them back into the ice water to soak for 1-2 minutes.
4. Drain the ice water, add sugar, lemon juice, grate some lemon zest shavings, and add a little salt, mix well.
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