Mexican · VII The Table & Service
Poc chuc cebollas asadas (charred Yucatecan pickled onion)
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Origin
Yucatán, Mexico — canonical accompaniment to poc chuc and all Yucatecan grilled meats
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Description
Cebollas asadas are Yucatán's iconic condiment — white onion halves charred directly on a comal until black and softened, then marinated in habanero-lime juice while still warm. The charring creates sweetness from caramelisation while the outside blackens. The warm onion absorbs the habanero-lime marinade deeply. Served alongside poc chuc, cochinita pibil, and any Yucatecan grilled meat as an essential accompaniment — not optional garnish.
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The Thread
—Turkish charred onion salad
—Argentine grilled onion relish
—Middle Eastern sumac onion (acidified charred onion)
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Flavour Context
Sweet from caramelisation, smoky from char, floral-spiced from habanero-lime — complex condiment that completes Yucatecan grilled dishes
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