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Pickled Red Onions (Cebollas Curtidas)
These pickled red onions are perfect for brightening up any savory dish. They add a tangy, slightly sweet crunch to tacos, tortas, and more!
- Prep time
- 5 min
- Cook time
- 1 hr 28 min
- Yield
- 1 serving
- Difficulty
- HARD
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 1 large red onion (sliced thinly)
- 1 cup lime juice
- 1 tsp coarse salt
- 1/4 cup cilantro (chopped)
- 1 roasted serrano pepper
- 2 dried chile de arbol
Instructions
- 1
Slice the red onion thinly. I like to cut rings but you can cut whatever shape you'd like.
- 2
In a clean glass jar, add the onions, lime juice, and salt. Let it sit on the counter for a couple hours and then store in the fridge.Optional: Add a roasted serrano pepper and/or dried chili de arbor for some heat, and chopped cilantro.