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Onion

Produce

Foundational aromatic vegetable in virtually every cuisine. Sweetens and deepens when cooked.

4 substitutes

Substitutes

3 shallots per 1 medium onion

Milder, sweeter, more refined.

✅Best for: sauces, vinaigrettes, French cooking

⚠️Not for: caramelizing in bulk

1 leek per 1 onion

Milder, sweeter, more delicate. White and light green parts.

✅Best for: soups, stews, quiche

⚠️Not for: raw applications, onion rings

1 bunch per 1 onion

Much milder. Use white parts for cooking.

✅Best for: stir-fries, soups, fried rice

⚠️Not for: caramelized onions

1 tsp per small onion

Concentrated flavor, no texture.

✅Best for: seasoning, sauces, dips, rubs

⚠️Not for: texture-needing recipes