Description
Sumac onions elevate any Middle Eastern-inspired dish with their tangy, zesty profile. Bold Mediterranean flavors dance across your palate, promising a quick and effortless culinary adventure you won’t soon forget.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 red onion
- 1 tablespoon sumac
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Acidic Components:
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Garnish:
- 2 tablespoons chopped parsley
Instructions
- Prepare the red onion by carefully slicing it into delicate, translucent half-moons using a sharp knife.
- Transfer the sliced onions to a medium-sized mixing bowl, ensuring even distribution.
- Generously dust the onion slices with ground sumac and a pinch of kosher salt, creating a vibrant and tangy base.
- Gently drizzle fresh lemon juice and extra virgin olive oil over the seasoned onions, coating each slice evenly.
- Use a gentle folding motion to thoroughly integrate the ingredients, allowing the acidic and herbal notes to penetrate the onion layers.
- Allow the onion mixture to marinate at room temperature for approximately 10-15 minutes, which will soften the onions and meld the flavors.
- If desired, sprinkle finely chopped fresh parsley over the top for an additional layer of brightness and color.
- Give the onions a final quick toss to incorporate the herbs and serve immediately as a zesty side dish or condiment.
Notes
- Choose red onions for a sweeter, milder flavor that complements the tangy sumac beautifully.
- Slice onions paper-thin to help them marinate quickly and absorb seasonings more effectively.
- Adjust lemon juice and olive oil quantities to create your preferred level of brightness and richness in the dish.
- Let the onions rest at room temperature to allow flavors to develop and soften the raw onion’s sharp bite.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Marinating
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 100 kcal
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 580 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 2.5 g
- Protein: 1.5 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg