It is also called granny s soul or shepherd s basil . Some dieticians consider it to be a spice, others do not. In both cases it is worth mentioning that onions are grown everywhere in Bulgaria and are widely applied in Bulgarian cookery. It stimulates appetite and plentiful secretion of gastric juice. Applied in the preparation of salads, sauces, stews, vegetable and meat dishes, preserves.
Fresh onion is a basic ingredient of olive salads, cheese and other protein food.
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