Onion Powder - Is it necessary?

[Yorky]

Did the sauce sit overnight? We've found that a lot of sauces mellow after they sit for a bit.

It actually sat for 3 days in the fridge prior to me using it.

[Edit: and half of it is still there].

 

[oddduck]

I use onion power in my refried beans. It has a different taste than fresh onions...more subtle and mello.

 

[Yorky]

I use onion power in my refried beans. It has a different taste than fresh onions...more subtle and mello.

Given that there were 3 tablespoons of chili powder in there I think that any subtle and mellowness added by ½ teaspoon of onion powder would have been overpowered.

 

[buckytom]

I know you can add the onion powder, but can you taste the onion powder.


I'm not arguing that with you.

 

[oddduck]

I can taste it in my refried beans but the only other spices are usually garlic, salt, and pepper.

 

[Lullabelle]

Yes - its sold in Indian/Asian shops. Garlic powder too. It is sold in quite large bags. I suspect that Indian restaurants use both quite a lot. I'm finding it a very useful ingredient. Just adding a half teaspoon to a sauce or marinade can really perk it up. I recommend both the garlic and onion powder.

I stand corrected, my husband uses it. Just shows how often I look in the kitchen cupboards

 

[Morning Glory]

I stand corrected, my husband uses it. Just shows how often I look in the kitchen cupboards