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How to Chop an Onion in 3 Steps!

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How to Chop an Onion in 3 Steps!

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Here's how to chop an onion in 3 steps. It takes some practice but will save time in the kitchen!

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Cut the onion into slice going one direction. Stop about half an inch before you hit the end so they all stay together.

Cut the onion into slice going one direction. Stop about half an inch before you hit the end so they all stay together.

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Chop the onion in slices perpendicular to the first cuts. Again stop before you hit the end!

Chop the onion in slices perpendicular to the first cuts. Again stop before you hit the end!

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Turn the onion on its side and slice down through both cuts. The pieces will fall away. All you're left with is the end.

Turn the onion on its side and slice down through both cuts. The pieces will fall away. All you're left with is the end.

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Katherine Jaremko

I've heard that too! I love weird tricks/tips. :)

Katherine Jaremko 7 months ago

Jennifer Elise

It also helps if they are cold. I have also heard chewing mint or mint gum will help!

(author) 7 months ago

Katherine Jaremko

The sharper the knife the better. The reason people cry is usually because their knives are dull and instead of slicing through the onion they're crushing through it on a cellular level. I suggest getting a very sharp and thin blade for dicing. You'll be surprised how much it helps! :)

Katherine Jaremko 7 months ago

Laura Shi

Any good suggestions on how to chop them without bawling one's eyes out?

Laura Shi 7 months ago

Ramón Martín

Good for save my fingers!

Ramón Martín 7 months ago

Katherine Jaremko

I grew up knowing to do this and then I started realizing hardly anyone else knew about this technique. My mind was blown! Lol it really is a handy trick. :)

Katherine Jaremko 7 months ago

Kamilah Baldwin

That is awesome

Kamilah Baldwin 7 months ago

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