A quick brine of onion or shallot rings takes away their natural bite and makes them the perfect topper for burgers, breaded cutlets and fish.
Rach likes to use these in her Pork Paillard With Warm Winter Greens Salad.
Place the onions or shallots in small bowl. Heat to low boil in sauce pot remaining ingredients to dissolve the salt and sugar. Pour over onions or shallots, toss with a fork, and cool.