Remove the Bite from Raw Onions with This Simple Trick

If you love the crunch and flavor of raw onion — but hate the harsh bite — try this simple trick to mellow out your onions.

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To reduce the strong flavor of onion in salsas and other uncooked foods, chop the onion and rinse it in cold water three times. Let sit in the final rinse water for 30 minutes, then drain and dry. This retains the crispness but eliminates the burn.

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