Chinese: 洋蔥皮

English: Onion

Scientific Name:  Allium cepa

Part: Skin

Category: Plant

 

Onion is a bulbous vegetable that belongs to the Allium family, which also includes garlic, shallots, and leeks. It is one of the most widely cultivated and consumed vegetables in the world, and is used in a wide range of dishes for its distinctive flavor and nutritional benefits.

 

Onions come in a variety of colors, including white, yellow, and red, and can be eaten raw or cooked in a variety of ways. They are a good source of vitamin C, fiber, and various minerals, such as potassium and manganese.

 

In cooking, onions are often used as a base for soups, stews, and sauces. They can also be sautéed, caramelized, or roasted and used as a topping for pizzas, sandwiches, and other dishes. Raw onions are commonly used in salads, sandwiches, and as a garnish for many dishes.

 

In addition to their culinary uses, onions have a number of health benefits. They are believed to have anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and antimicrobial properties, and may help reduce the risk of certain diseases, such as heart disease and certain types of cancer.

 

洋蔥是蔥屬的球莖蔬菜，此屬還包括大蒜、青蔥和韭菜。它是世界上種植和消費最廣泛的蔬菜之一，風味獨特又具營養價值，因而廣泛用於各種菜餚。

 

洋蔥有多種顏色，包括白色、黃色和紅色，可以生吃或以多種方式烹飪。它是維生素 C、纖維和各種礦物質(如鉀和錳)的良好來源。

 

在烹飪中，洋蔥通常用作湯、燉菜和醬汁的基礎。它也可以炒、焦糖化或烘烤，並用作意大利薄餅、三文治和其他菜餚的配料。 生洋蔥通常用於沙拉、三明治和許多菜餚的配菜。

 

除了烹飪用途外，洋蔥還有許多健康益處。據信它具有抗炎、抗氧化和抗菌特性，可能有助於降低某些疾病的風險，例如心臟病和某些類型的癌症。