Posted on Sunday, January 29, 2017 in
Side Recipes
Portuguese Pickled Onions (Cebolas Cortidas)
Portuguese pickled onions (cebolas cortidas) are one of the most unique Portuguese foods, you can enjoy them as a snack or as a side dish with your favorite meals.
| Preparation time | 15 min |
| Cooking Time | 20 min |
| Ready In | 35 min |
| Level of Difficulty | Easy |
| Servings | 8 |
Ingredients
20 (smaller) onions2 cups of wine vinegar2 cups of water2 tablespoons of salt1/5 cup of olive oil2 cloves of garlic3 bay leaves1 tablespoon of mustard seeds1 tablespoon of oregano1 tablespoon black pepper (whole, without grinding)1 tablespoon of red pepper flakes1 big jar with a lid
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Preparation
- Peel all the onions and rinse them well.
- In a saucepan, prepare the seasoning. Boil all ingredients (vinegar, water, olive oil, salt, garlic, bay leaves and spices) together.
- Heat the jar in hot water.
- Place onions in the jar and add the boiling seasoning over the onions.
- Let it cool slightly and close the lid.
- Store in the refrigerator for at least 3 weeks.
- The longer you let the onions preserve, the better the onions will taste.
Adapted from a recipe by easyportugueserecipes.com
Gorete's Portuguese Spiced Rice
This simple and delicious Portuguese spiced rice recipe (receita de arroz temperado) is easy to prepare.
| Level of Difficulty | Easy |
| Servings | 4 |
Portuguese Seasoned Olives
Not only do these Portuguese seasoned olives (azeitonas temperadas) make a great snack, they are great with almost anything as well.
| Level of Difficulty | Very Easy |
| Servings | 4 |
Spanish Mushrooms & Patatas Bravas
This Spanish mushrooms and patatas bravas recipe is often served as part of a tapas selection, but you can also enjoy them as a common side dish.
| Level of Difficulty | Easy |
| Servings | 4 |
Pam
My grandmother made these for us as kids and were so delicious! I made several batches last year and loved them.
My Vava had a recipe and keep her jars in a dark room in the basement and we had them all winter…
Is there such a recipe for making them last more than 3 week? Thanks ❤️
2 Years ago, Thursday, June 22, 2023
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