Boiled Onions
From Manual for army cooks, 1896
The strength of the onions may be reduced by boiling in two or more waters.
Presented as published in 1896. Historical recipes may not meet modern food-safety standards. Cook from the modern interpretation below, not the original instructions.
A modern interpretation · AI-generated from the original record
Ingredients
Method
Nutrition per serving
60Calories
2 gProtein
14 gCarbs
0 gFat
Full nutrition (33 nutrients)
Calories60 kcal
Protein1.7 g
Carbohydrates14 g
Fiber2.6 g
Sugars6.4 g
Total Fat0.2 g
Saturated Fat0.1 g
Monounsaturated Fat0 g
Polyunsaturated Fat0 g
Cholesterol0 mg
Sodium6 mg
Potassium219 mg
Calcium35 mg
Iron0.3 mg
Magnesium15 mg
Phosphorus44 mg
Zinc0.3 mg
Copper0.1 mg
Manganese0.2 mg
Vitamin D0 mcg
Vitamin C11 mg
Vitamin A0 mcg
Vitamin E0 mg
Vitamin K0.6 mcg
Vitamin B60.2 mg
Vitamin B120 mcg
Thiamin (B1)0.1 mg
Riboflavin (B2)0 mg
Niacin (B3)0.2 mg
Folate29 mcg
Choline9.2 mg
Caffeine0 mg
Water134 g
As published
This recipe was extracted from Manual for army cooks (1896) by United States. War Dept. Subsistence Dept., page 53. The excerpt below is the record exactly as published.
BOILED ONIONS. Onions should be as uniform in size as possible, and should not be boiled in an iron vessel. Peel the onions and lay them in cold salt water
Cook this with the app: pantry check, scaling, and the assistant.