OYAOYA - Dried Onions

Brand Story

OYAOYA's dried onions are much softer than when eaten raw and can easily recreate the juicy texture of fresh onions with just a little water. The sweet flavor and melt-in-your-mouth, fluffy texture provide a luxurious experience unique to dried onions. Adding them to stews enhances the natural sweetness of onions, giving the entire dish depth and richness. The secret to their sweetness lies in the melon onions from Etie Nōsan in Kyotango, Kyoto Prefecture. Cultivated with homemade compost and no pesticides, these onions are so sweet that they don't make you cry when preparing them raw, and they are so popular that once people try them, they often return to purchase directly from the farm. These onions can be used without rehydration as a salad topping, in soups, mixed with seasoned rice, pickles, or canned items like tuna. They can be incorporated into various dishes, regardless of cuisine style. Moreover, they are made from non-standard vegetables—produce that would have been discarded due to appearance or shape has been reborn as 'a new delight from the fields.' This special item not only delights in taste but also supports producers and contributes to reducing food waste.