Yellow Onion vs. White Onion: When to Use Which and Why

Yellow Onion vs. White Onion: When to Use Which and Why

HomeCooking Tips, RecipesYellow Onion vs. White Onion: When to Use Which and Why

Here's what you need to know about replacing one with the other.

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Onions – What's the Difference?

The onion is the most reliable kitchen partner I know. It is perhaps the hardest working allium and the start of almost every savory dish I can think of. Onions will kick-start your cooking by stimulating your senses with a sting in the eyes when you chop them and perhaps perfume the kitchen with a delicious aroma as they sizzle gently in a pan.

With little coaxing onions offer a wide range of flavors from hot and tangy when raw to mild and sweet when cooked. But what if you want to stay on one end of the spectrum? It helps to know when to use yellow onions instead of white onions and when it’s okay to swap the two. I spoke with René Hardwick director of public and industry relations for the National Onion Association to learn all about the differences between these two types of onions.

Serious Mealtimes / Amanda Suarez