How to Cut an Onion

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Total Time

2 mins

Prep Time

2 mins

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Ingredients

1 cup chopped onion

1 medium onion

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Preparation

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Step 1

Cut the onion in half lengthwise from the root to the stem.

Step 2

Set the onion on the flat side and cut off the stem end, leaving the root end intact.

Step 3

Slice the onion parallel with the lines of the onion. Get close to the root but don't cut all the way through.

Step 4

Pull the onion together with your fingers and cut halfway into the center of the onion with your knife at a slight angle.

Step 5

Chop the onions crosswise into fine dice or to your desired thickness.

Chef’s notes

Use a sharp knife to minimize tears and for safety.

Do not cut off the root to avoid making the onion juice and causing tears.

A kitchen range hood vent can help reduce some of the fumes released from the onion.

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