Pearl onions

Pearl onions are small onion bulbs, round in shape and reduced in size, characterized by their mild and slightly sweet flavor. Their tender texture makes them ideal to use whole in various culinary preparations, especially in stews, pickles, sautés, and as a side dish for meat or vegetable plates.

These onions traditionally come from onion varieties cultivated in different regions, although their use is very common in Latin American and Mediterranean cuisine. They are valued for their ability to absorb flavors and for providing an attractive presentation to recipes.

Regarding their properties, pearl onions contain antioxidants, B-group vitamins, vitamin C, and minerals such as potassium and calcium. Furthermore, they provide sulfur compounds that help improve digestion and possess anti-inflammatory properties.

In different Hispanic American countries, this ingredient is also commonly known as "cebollitas cambray", "cebollitas de cambray", or "cebollines perla". Depending on the context and region, they may be used interchangeably in recipes that call for small, tender onions.