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Mangosteen
The Purple mangosteen, botanical name Garcinia magostana, simply referred to as mangosteen, is an ultra-tropical slow growing evergreen tree that is cultivated for its edible fruit.
Spring Onions
Spring onions are most often utilized raw. The whole onion can be flash blanched and grilled, which brings out more the robust and sweet elements of the onions, and makes them a bolder pair for fish and meats
Seasons/Availability
White onions are available year round.
Current Facts
The white onion is a long-day storage variety of onions that is grown for its bulbous root. Each plant produces a singular root that is harvested once its vertical above ground leaf tops begin to wither and fall over.
Description/Taste
White onions have a dry paper sheath with a crisp translucent white flesh that is pungent, savory and sweet. Its sweet finish can be attributed to its higher moisture content than yellow onions.
Applications
White onions are a versatile onion that can be used both raw or cooked in a variety of mediums whether sautéeing, slow roasting or adding to soups and stocks.
Ethnic/Cultural Info
The White onion is used throughout Mexico in many raw dishes, specifically as an accompaniment to cilantro in street tacos and in a variety of salsas. It is also dry roasted and paired with roasted chiles.
Geography/History
The onion is one of the oldest cultivated vegetables and is considered to be native to Central Asia. It has been cultivated since ancient times in the Middle East and India. It is now the most widely cultivated and distributed allium in the world, adapting to a variety of climates from cold to temperate, semi-tropical and dry.
Featured Restaurants
Restaurants currently purchasing this product as an ingredient for their menu.
| Kensington Cafe | San Diego CA | 619-640-0494 |
| Sushi Tadokoro | San Diego CA | 619-347-2792 |
| Bridges (at El Cajon Blvd) | San Diego CA | 619-501-9448 |
| Ohana Café | La Jolla CA | 858-456-9009 |
| Lafayette Hotel | San Diego CA | 619-296-2101 |
| Sloppy's Burritos | San Diego CA | 801-358-2227 |
| Sessions Public | San Diego CA | 619-756-7715 |
| Tom Hams Light House | San Diego CA | 619-291-9110 |
| Fish 101 | Encinitas CA | 415-308-5572 |
| Nadolife Production | San Diego CA | |
| Kecho's Café | San Diego CA | 619-225-9043 |
| SuperNatural Sandwich | San Diego CA | 619-356-1992 |
| Chez Loma | Coronado CA | 619-435-0661 |
| Blind Lady | San Diego CA | 619-255-2491 |
| Na Pizza | San Diego CA | 858-380-6791 |
| Bishop School | San Diego CA | 858-459-4021 x212 |
| The Market by Buon Appetito | San Diego CA | 619-237-1335 |
| Root Cellar Catering Co. | San Diego CA | 760-846-2092 |
| Pete's Premade Paleo | San Dieg CA | 770-354-1150 |
| Bare Back Grill Pacific Beach | San Diego CA | 858-274-7117 |
| JR Produce | San Diego CA | 858-270-3857 |
| Cueva Bar | San Diego CA | 619-269-6612 |
| Chef Drew Mc Partlin | San Diego CA | 619-990-9201 |
| Martinis above Fourth | San Diego CA | 619-400-4500 |
| LaCasse Maritime | Bothell WA | 206 545 2201 |
| Heights Tavern | San Diego CA | 619-302-8178 |
| Paradise Point Resort Tropics | San Diego CA | 858-490-6363 |
| Great News Cooking School | San Diego CA | 888-478-2433 |
| Del Mar Pizza | Del Mar CA | 858-481-8088 |
| Supannee House of Thai | San Diego CA | 619-795-8424 |
| Sea Rocket Bistro | San Diego CA | 619-255-7049 |
| Saiko Sushi | Coronado CA | 619-435-0868 |
| The Elegant Truffle | San Diego CA | 619-222-1889 |
| Village Pizzaria | Coronado CA | 619-522-6890 |
| The Australian Grill | Carlsbad CA | 858-222-9328 |
| 100 wines | San Diego CA | 619-491-0100 |
| Wynola Flats Produce | Julian CA | 760-765-2979 |
| The Village at 631 | San Diego CA | 619-255-9405 |
| Woody's Solana Beach | Solana Beach CA | 858-345-1740 |
| Village Pizzeria Bay Side | Coronado CA | 619-522-6890 |
| Bertrand at Mr A's | San Diego CA | 619-239-1377 |
| Bleu Boheme | San Diego CA | 619-255-4167 |
Recipe Ideas
Recipes that include White Onions. One
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洋葱通心粉 |
| Dinners For a Year and Beyond |
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New England Clam Chowder |
| Serious Eats |
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Seriously Italian: Onion and Rosemary Confiturra |
