Small Bowl of Marinated Red Onions
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Marinated Red Onions


Mexico - Yucatán   -   Cebollas Encuridas
Makes:
Effort:
Sched:
DoAhead:  		 1-3/4 cup
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3+ hrs
Best		 This condiment appears on practically every table in the Yucatán region, especially when pork or chicken are served, but also with many other dishes

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Onion, red
Water, boiling
-- Flavorings
Peppercorns
Allspice, whole  
Garlic
Oregano, dried (1)
Water
Vinegar, white
Salt
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Make   -   (3+ hours - 15 min work)
  1. Cut ONIONS lengthwise into quarters or 6ths, depending on size. they could also be chopped coarse if desired. Place in a heat-proof bowl.
  2. Pour Boiling Water over Onions to cover and let stand for 1 minute. Strain out, discarding water.
  3. Place Onions in a sauce pan and stir in all Flavoring items. Bring to a boil, then turn off heat and let the onions marinate for at least a couple of hours, preferably a day or more.
  4. Stored refrigerated in a sealed container, these will keep for at least a couple of weeks.
NOTES:

  1. Oregano:

      Properly, this should be Mexican Oregano (Lippia graveolens), leaves of a verbena shrub that grows in the region. This is rather hard to find even here in Los Angeles, so you may have to use regular oregano. Mexican Oregano is a bit more minty in flavor, so maybe add a little dried mint.
  2. U.S. measure: t=teaspoon, T=Tablespoon, c=cup, qt=quart, oz=ounce, #=pound, cl=clove in=inch, ar=as required tt=to taste
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