Written by: Nonna Maria · Expert in Italian Cuisine, Gluten-Free Cooking, Traditional Recipes
Published: August 13, 2024
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The Perfect Dice: How To Cut Onions Like A Pro
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Introduction
Cutting onions can be a tear-inducing task for many home cooks. But fear not, with the right technique, you can dice onions like a pro without shedding a single tear. In this tutorial, we will show you how to master the art of onion dicing.
Ingredients
- 1 fresh onion
- Cutting board
- Sharp knife
Instructions
- First, peel the onion and cut off the root end. Cut the onion in half from top to bottom, creating two halves with the root end attached.
- Place one half of the onion flat side down on the cutting board. Make vertical cuts parallel to the cutting board, but not going all the way through the root end.
- Next, make horizontal cuts perpendicular to the previous cuts. Again, be careful not to cut through the root end.
- Finally, make downward cuts across the onion, starting from the top. As you slice through the onion, you will see perfectly diced pieces coming together.
- Repeat the process with the other half of the onion.
- Once you have diced both halves, gather up the diced onion and transfer it to a bowl.
- You now have perfectly diced onions ready to be used in your favorite recipes!
Now that you have mastered the art of onion dicing, you can save time in the kitchen and impress your friends and family with your knife skills. Happy cooking!
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