Japanese-style Onion Salad
Onion salad is popular all over the world, and it is also a favorite dish in Japan. Japanese-style Onion Salad is typically served with shaved bonito flakes (katsuobushi) and traditional Japanese seasonings. Give it a try and compare it to your usual onion salad.
Ingredients
- 4 oz. (110g) onion (a less pungent variety is recommended)
For the prepping onions
- ⅓ tsp salt or sugar
- ⅚ cup (200ml) water
- 2 tsp vinegar
Flavorings:
- 2 tsp ponzu (soy sauce with citrus juice) (which can be substituted with half soy sauce and half rice vinegar)
- 2 tsp shaved bonito flakes (katsuobushi)
Instructions
- Slice the onion thinly to a thickness of 0.04-0.08 inches (1-2 mm).
- (Optional) Sprinkle salt or sugar over the sliced onions and massage them. Arrange them so that they don't overlap as much as possible, and let them sit for 5-10 minutes. Then, rinse them in a colander under running water and drain off any excess moisture.
- (Optional) Mix water and vinegar in a bowl, add the sliced onions, and let them soak for 5-10 minutes. Then, drain them in a colander (there is no need to rinse the onions).
- Serve the sliced onions in each bowl and top them with ponzu and shaved bonito flakes.
Notes
- Depending on the pungency of your onions and your preference, you can either perform both steps 2 and 3, choose only one of them, or skip both.
- You can store it in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
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