Description
Learn how to properly cut an onion with simple step-by-step instructions. This guide covers trimming, peeling, slicing, and dicing techniques to help you prepare onions effortlessly for any recipe.
Ingredients
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Ingredients
- 1 onion (sweet, red, or yellow)
Instructions
- Trim the ends: Using a sharp knife, trim the two ends of the onion to remove the root and tip.
- Cut the onion in half: Place the onion flat-side down on the cutting board and slice it in half from top to bottom.
- Peel the onion: Remove the outer papery skin layer from both halves to expose the fresh onion layers underneath.
- Slice the onion: For slices, place one half cut-side down and make vertical cuts into thin or thick slices depending on your preference. Repeat with the other half.
- Dice the onion: For dicing, place one half cut-side down, make multiple vertical cuts parallel to each other without cutting all the way through to the root. Then turn the onion 90 degrees and cut perpendicular slices. Space the cuts closer for finely diced onion or further apart for coarsely chopped pieces.
Notes
- Use a sharp knife to ensure clean cuts and enhance safety.
- Keep the root intact when dicing to hold the onion layers together.
- Adjust slicing thickness based on your recipe’s requirement.
- Cut on a stable cutting board to prevent slipping.
