Hanh Dam Vietnamese Pickled Onions
Transform your meals with the tangy-sweet delight of Hanh Dam, traditional Vietnamese pickled onions. This quick and easy recipe combines crunchy white pearl onions with a perfectly balanced brine of rice vinegar, sugar, and salt, infused with subtle aromatics like optional red chili peppers for heat and star anise for a hint of spice. In just 20 minutes of prep and a few days of pickling, you’ll have a versatile condiment that complements everything from rice dishes to grilled meats, adding a zesty punch to your favorite Vietnamese-inspired meals. Perfect for elevating your culinary repertoire, these crisp, flavorful pickled onions are a must-try for fans of bold yet simple recipes.
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Ingredients
- 500 grams small white pearl onions
- 500 milliliters water
- 250 milliliters rice vinegar
- 100 grams granulated sugar
- 15 grams salt
- 2 pieces fresh red chili peppers (optional, sliced)
- 2 pieces star anise (optional)
Directions
Step 1
Peel the pearl onions. To make peeling easier, blanch them in boiling water for 30 seconds, then transfer immediately to ice water. Use your fingers or a paring knife to remove the skins.
Step 2
In a medium saucepan, combine water, rice vinegar, granulated sugar, salt, and optional star anise. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer over medium heat, stirring until the sugar and salt dissolve. Remove from heat and let the brine cool to room temperature.
Step 3
Pack the peeled onions into a clean glass jar, leaving a little space at the top to ensure the brine can fully cover the onions.
Step 4
If desired, add sliced red chili peppers for a slight kick of heat.
Step 5
Pour the cooled brine over the onions, making sure they are completely submerged. Use a weight or a small piece of parchment paper to keep the onions pressed down if needed.
Step 6
Seal the jar with a lid and let the onions pickle at room temperature for 24 hours. After that, transfer the jar to the refrigerator.
Step 7
The pickled onions will be ready to enjoy after another 2-3 days in the fridge. They can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 weeks for the best flavor.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1414.1g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 639.0 |
| Total Fat 2.4g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 0.7g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 5949.9mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 156.4g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 11.9g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 123.4g | |
| Protein 8.1g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 183.4mg | 0% |
| Iron 2.5mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1068.7mg | 0% |
Source of Calories