Photo by Ted Cavanaugh
Acidity helps preserve the alliums’ flavor; either vinegar or citrus juice would do the trick.
Ingredients
Serves 4
1 medium red onion, halved through root end, thinly sliced
1/2 cup fresh lime juice
Kosher salt
1/4 cup cilantro leaves with tender stems, coarsely chopped
2 teaspoons sumac
Step 1
Combine onion and lime juice in a small bowl. Season with salt and toss. Let sit, tossing occasionally, at least 20 minutes.
Step 2
Just before serving, drain onion and toss with cilantro and sumac.
Do Ahead
Step 3
Onion can be pickled 3 days ahead. Cover and chill.
Ingredient Info
Sumac can be found at Middle Eastern markets, specialty foods stores, and online.
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Babin
9/5/2022
So easy, quick, & so delish! Perfect accompaniment for fish tacos, hot dogs, sandwiches, mezze platter, whatever!
xljmx
Toronto, ON
7/20/2017
