Viral Onion Boil In a Foil Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 Large Onion (about 300 g, peel and core out)
• 2 Tbsp Unsalted Butter (melted for the spice mix)
• 1.5 tsp Salt (adjust to taste)
• 1 tsp Chili Powder (mild to medium heat)
• 0.5 tsp Coriander Powder
• 2 Tbsp Olive Oil (extra‑virgin preferred)
• 2 Tbsp Tomato Puree (gives a rich colour)
• 1 Unsalted Butter Stick (cut into a small piece and placed in the centre of the onion)

Instructions

1. Prepare the Onion

   Trim the onion's top and bottom, peel off the outer skin, then cut a shallow cone out of the centre with a knife, keeping the outer layers intact. Remove the extra onion flesh and set it aside for the spice mix.

   Time: PT10M

2. Melt Butter for the Mix

   Melt 2 Tbsp of butter in a small saucepan or microwave until just liquid.

   Time: PT2M

3. Make the Spice Mixture

   In a mixing bowl combine the melted butter, 1.5 tsp salt, 1 tsp chili powder, 0.5 tsp coriander powder, 2 Tbsp olive oil and 2 Tbsp tomato puree. Mix until a smooth paste forms.

   Time: PT5M

4. Fill the Onion Cavity

   Spoon the spice paste into the hollowed onion, filling it about three‑quarters full, leaving room for the butter stick.

   Time: PT3M

5. Insert Butter Stick

   Place a small piece of the butter stick (about 1 Tbsp) in the centre of the onion cavity.

   Time: PT2M

6. Coat the Outside

   Brush the remaining spice mixture over the outer surface of the onion, ensuring an even coating.

   Time: PT3M

7. Wrap in Aluminum Foil

   Lay a double sheet of aluminum foil on a flat surface, place the onion in the centre, and fold the four corners tightly around it, sealing the packet securely.

   Time: PT5M

8. Preheat the Oven

   Preheat a conventional oven to 200 °C (390 °F).

   Time: PT10M

   Temperature: 200°C

9. Bake the Onion Ball

   Place the foil‑wrapped onion on a baking tray and bake for 1 hour, or until the onion is tender and the butter inside has melted.

   Time: PT1H

   Temperature: 200°C

10. Rest, Unwrap and Serve

    Remove the tray from the oven, let the packet rest for 5 minutes, then carefully open the foil. Slice the onion ball, drizzle any released butter‑lava over the pieces, and serve hot with a light gravy if desired.

    Time: PT5M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

437

Protein

1g

Carbohydrates

9g

Fat

45g

Fiber

2g