Selection and storage
Fresh Vidalia Onions can be available through mid-July in grocery stores and supermarkets in the US. Thanks to the large-scale availability of controlled atmosphere storage facilities, Vidalia Onions are now available through December.
Buy uniform, medium-sized onions. Avoid any sprouts, blotched, and soft ones.
Unlike other variety onions which can be kept in a cool, dark place, Vidalia needs refrigeration because of its high moisture content. Wrap them in paper towels and store them in a separate section away from other vegetables. If stored well, they last for many weeks.
Preparation and serving methods
Vidalia onions are so sweet and mild; you can eat them raw in salads. They are what sweet peppers in otherwise dominant hot peppers in chili family.
Vidalia brings delightful flavor to the recipes. Their preparation techniques are the same as other onion varieties. Trim either end using a sharp knife. Remove the outer 2-3 layers of skin until you find a fresh, thick white bulb. You can slice for rings or chop them into fine cubes depending upon the recipes.
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| Vidalia cheese dip and chips. Photo courtesy: Tam warner |
Here are some serving tips:
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Vidalia instantly appeals to those who like mild onion flavor and sweetness in recipes. They can be eaten raw, roasted, or fried to enjoy these mild Georgian onions.
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Vidalia found use in almost any food, be it raw salads, appetizers, sauces, vinaigrette, dips, and main courses.
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Chefs prefer them in classic Mediterranean dishes, especially in pizzas, burgers, soups, tart, quiche, stuffing, etc.
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Finely chopped vidalia complements well in stews, gravies, sauces, etc., particularly with fish.
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They make excellent pickling.
Safety profile
Unlike red onions, the mild nature of Vidalia onions causes less irritation to mucosa and eyes. Vidalia contains less allyl sulfide gas while chopping or slicing them. Allyl sulfide is concentrated at the ends, especially near its bottom root system.
Soak the trimmed bulb in cold water for a few minutes before you chop or slice it to minimize mucosal irritation. (Disclaimer).
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Stanford School of Medicine Cancer information Page- Nutrition to Reduce Cancer Risk (Link opens in new window).