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Cebolla con habanero made with sliced red onion and habanero
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Cebolla con Habanero

This traditional taco topping is tangy, spicy, crunchy, and so addictive. Cebolla con habanero is marinated with vinegar, lime juice and oregano for a lively side dish.
Course Side Dish
Cuisine Mexican
Keyword cebolla con habanero, cebolla curtida con habanero, habanero con cebolla morada
Prep Time 40 minutes
Servings 8 servings
Cost $5

Ingredients

  • 1 large red onion thinly sliced
  • 4 chiles habaneros habanero peppers, thinly sliced
  • Juice of 1 lime
  • 3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt

Instructions

  • Open the habanero peppers by cutting them in half, then remove the seeds. Slice them into thin strips. I recommend wearing gloves when handling the habaneros.
  • Place the sliced habanero in a medium bowl and add the lime juice and vinegar. Mix and let marinate for 30 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, cut the red onion in half and then into very thin slices.
  • After the habanero has marinated, add the onion slices to the bowl, followed by the oregano, olive oil, and salt. Mix well.
  • Allow the mixture to sit for 10–15 minutes before serving.