The Baking Soda Trick That Takes The Intense Bite Out Of Onions - Chowhound

Lacaosa/Getty Images Raw onions pack a pungent punch of flavor, perfect for when your juicy burger needs a sharp lift, your kitchen-sink salad needs a little kick, or your salsa needs a bright and crunchy complement. But raw onions, no matter the variety, have a tendency to overwhelm the palate — and a proclivity to stick with you on your breath throughout the day. An onion's acidic sting derives from the same…