Onion peels are full of quercetin, a strong antioxidant helps fight free radicals, lowers blood pressure and strengthens immunity. How to use it in practice? : :
- a handful of clean, dry onion peels (preferably from organic onion),
- yttrium hot water,
- 15-20 minutes of brewing covered.
After straining you will get a honey-colored drink with a delicate, herbal aroma. You can drink it like tea, half a glass a day is enough. It supports the respiratory system, relieves cough and has anti-inflammatory properties. Grandmothers once said that it was “tea to strengthen you in winter”, and they were right.
Many chefs want to give broths and sauces a deeper color and flavor. Instead of seasoning from the bag, throw a few clean shells into a pot with broth, goulash or bigos.
- The broth will gain a natural, golden shade,
- the taste will become more expressive,
- you don’t add a single gram of chemicals.
You can then remove the shells with a slotted spoon and throw them away. They will give their best before they fall apart. This is a trick that chefs use and it doesn’t cost anything.
If you like experimenting, onion has something for you too. Her shells are a brilliant natural dye. It was once used for dyeing fabrics, but today it is increasingly used for dyeing fabrics.
How to do it?
- Boil a handful of peels in a liter of water for 30-40 minutes.
- Strain and cool.
- Dip the fabric, yarn or paper – the longer you soak it, the more intense the color.
You will get yellow onion honey or amber shade, red, warm brown or deep pink. There won’t be any chemicals or any bad smell.
Do you have potted flowers or a garden? Onion peels can become your new one secret fertilizer. They contain potassium, calcium, magnesium and iron — anything that supports healthy plant growth. Do it
- Pour two handfuls of shells into a liter of water,
- Set aside for 24 hours
- Strain and use for watering every two weeks.
It acts as a natural biostimulator, making the leaves juicier and the plants more resistant to diseases.
The same solution in a spray bottle works great against aphids and spider mites. No pesticides, no risk.
Dried husks can be used grind into a fine powder in a coffee grinder and use it as . The taste is reminiscent of lightly caramelized onion – deep, bittersweet, perfect for:
- breading for cutlets,
- dough for bread or rolls (the color and aroma are inimitable),
- meat sauces and marinades.
This is a way to add character to dishes and at the same time reduce food waste. One jar of such powder can turn an ordinary dish into something that smells like grandma’s kitchen but looks like it came from a restaurant.
If you’ve ever heard of from onionsthen you know that the smell is not encouraging. But the shells? This is completely different. Their decoction can be used to prepare a hair rinse, which strengthens the bulbs and gives shine to the strands.
- Pour 500 ml of hot water over a handful of peels,
- After 30 minutes, strain and use after washing your hair.
It works like a natural conditioner, i.e. without fragrance and without artificial additives. With regular use, the hair becomes stronger and its color more saturated (especially in people with red and dark hair).
It’s best to keep them in a dry jar or paper bag. It is important that they are not damp because they easily catch mold. Drying in the oven (approx. 100°C for a few minutes) it will keep them going for months.
As you can see, all you need is a little willingness and openness to turn a simple product into something healthy, practical and… surprising.
