It's hard. I still eat garlic on occasion, even though it makes me sick. Luckily, I've always had a bad reaction with an onion, so my body rejects the flavor too

[–] dubyakay@lemmy.ca 1 points 7 months ago

What about the dried spices?

[–] HulkSmashBurgers@reddthat.com 1 points 7 months ago

Oh that just sucks. Scallions too?

[–] Tsuroth@lemmy.world 1 points 7 months ago

The first time I got covid it really messed with my smell and taste. Any kind of onions just smelled and tasted completely rotten, even onion powder. Ruined all my favorite foods, even if it was just a small part of the meal. I had just made some pickled red onions and I couldn't eat them for like 6-8 months. Worst part of covid for me by far.

[–] Louisoix@lemm.ee 12 points 7 months ago* (last edited 7 months ago) (1 children)

I like the taste of onions, but I hate the structure of them cooked. EDIT: and yeah, I am pretty boring.

[–] dumples@kbin.social 15 points 7 months ago (2 children)

Dice or mince them as fine as possible. They will just fade into nothing

[–] zagaberoo@beehaw.org 6 points 7 months ago

Nothing but flavor 😎

[–] USSMojave@startrek.website 2 points 7 months ago (1 children)

Lies. This only results in more disgusting crunching

[–] NewNewAccount@lemmy.world 3 points 7 months ago

Crunching???

What are you being served with finely sliced onions that crunch?

[–] lolcatnip@reddthat.com 7 points 7 months ago (2 children)

Did you know some people are allergic to onions? Very sad.

[–] dumples@kbin.social 6 points 7 months ago

That would suck. Sad sad life without the Allum family

[–] Monzcarro@feddit.uk 2 points 7 months ago

Not allergic, but the very thought of onions (and garlic) in pregnancy made me feel sick. Smelling them or seeing them cooked (with their translucent little stripes) would have me heaving. All the foods I love have onions and garlic in. It was awful.

[–] clemdemort@lemmy.world 6 points 7 months ago (1 children)

As a kid I used to hate them, now I have them all the time!

[–] nul9o9@lemmy.world 4 points 7 months ago (1 children)

I still remember my first burger with all the condiments on it, i was a ketchup and cheese only kid. It absolutely blew my mind back then lol

[–] clemdemort@lemmy.world 2 points 7 months ago

I remember my first burger, I didn't like them because of the lettuce, then one day I was hanging out with my mom and her colleagues and we go to a nice burger place, mom tells me to not make a fuss and eat the burger. I didn't want to look like an annoying kid so I took a bite, what a BANGER!!! I still remember it! I obviously devoured the whole thing but I've basically been cool with lettuce and onions since! I'm still nostalgic about that place, I never went back sadly...

[–] uzay@infosec.pub 6 points 7 months ago (1 children)

I hate onions

[–] FoxFairline@lemmy.blahaj.zone 4 points 7 months ago

Me too. Gives you the farts and they taste like copper. My mum used to put it in everything and i always disliked it. Since cook at home i never use them in and never will.

[–] Siethron@lemmy.world 5 points 7 months ago (3 children)

I don't mind the flavor, but the texture mixes well with absolutely nothing.

[–] dumples@kbin.social 4 points 7 months ago (2 children)

At a small enough size they don't have a texture just kind of float into the background. Got to dice those babies

[–] USSMojave@startrek.website 3 points 7 months ago

You don't understand. It needs to be POWDER for me to enjoy something with onions in it

[–] Siethron@lemmy.world 2 points 7 months ago

They're the worst when diced, especially in something like stir fry. Your chewing your rice/veggie similar consistency mix then all the sudden you get either a crunchy flake (for uncooked onions) or a tiny piece of wet paper (for cooked).

I realize this rant is childish, but my sensory issues make this a big deal for me and I need to put my foot down.. even if it causes my heel to light up.

[–] Wilzax@lemmy.world 2 points 7 months ago

Fine dice and a little caramelization removes all noticeable texture in anything chewable. Improves the flavor too.

For garlic, you either roast or mince, both of which soften the texture way down

[–] WelcomeBear@lemmy.world 1 points 7 months ago (1 children)

Cooked onions, I suppose I’d agree. They’re just kinda mushy. Raw onions on the other hand have a great crunchy texture to me.

Thick sliced raw onion rings on burgers fluffs the whole thing up a bit and adds some airy crunch.

They add a nice crunchy texture to Greek salad as well.

Cut into lengthwise strips, they’re similarly fun in stir-fry if you don’t cook them too long.

Diced on top of a tostada or taco or bagel with cream cheese and lox, they add a little crunchy something but admittedly this could be also be achieved with pretty much anything not-squishy.

[–] Psychodelic@lemmy.world 1 points 7 months ago (1 children)

This is awesome. lol. I never once thought of adding air to my burgers. If I want crunch I'd add some bacon or even curly fries

[–] WelcomeBear@lemmy.world 1 points 7 months ago

Haha yeah, bacon always wins. Potato chips on a sandwich are nice for that same kinda fluffy crunch layer.

[–] wren@sopuli.xyz 3 points 7 months ago

I like onions, but the texture can be a big problem for me, depending on the day. Doesn't matter how it's prepared: raw, sauteed, cooked, cooked within an inch of its life, does not make a difference

[–] acockworkorange@mander.xyz 2 points 7 months ago

I love all onions. Except red ones. Fuck 'em.

[–] johannesvanderwhales@lemmy.world 1 points 7 months ago

I usually think that they're probably not very knowledgeable about what goes in their food. It's frankly very difficult to avoid onion entirely.

[–] KuroiKaze@lemmy.world -2 points 7 months ago (1 children)

Or they are a super taster. I love spices, curry, cumin, hot peppers (even Carolina reaper), and have been to twenty five countries but onion is fucking disgusting and I never ever want to eat one.

[–] Shellbeach@lemmy.world -3 points 7 months ago

Dude, just admit you're boring