Quick-Pickled Red Onion

Bright, lightly pickled red onion ready in 15 minutes.

by Daniel

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Ingredients

red onion, thinly sliced1
lime juice, enough to cover onion
sugar, pinch
kosher salt, pinch

Method

1
Pour boiling water over the thinly sliced red onion and let sit 30 seconds, then drain. Transfer to a bowl and cover with lime juice, a pinch of sugar, and a pinch of salt. Let pickle for at least 15 minutes.

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