Chopping onions is one of those kitchen tasks that is detested by many. Here are some tips to make this task easier and less tearful.
As we all know, onions are among those versatile vegetables that are almost unavoidable in a whole lot of dishes. This vegetable is used extensively in all regional cuisines. As in case of other vegetables, onions too are cut in different shapes and sizes, or are minced or grated, as per the requirement of the recipe. Whole onions are rarely used in cooking and so, cutting onions is an inevitable task. Even though it is easy to cut onions, the worst part is that these vegetables can make you cry. Cut onions release an enzyme that reacts with the sulfur compounds in this vegetable, thereby releasing a volatile gas that reacts with the moist surface of the eyes, stimulating tears. Otherwise too, some people find it difficult to cut onions. If you are one among them, go through this article for some useful tips and guidelines about chopping onions.
Tips to Chop an Onion Properly
In short, chopping onions is an easy task that can be mastered with practice. However, avoid making horizontal cuts (from top end to root part) that may cut your fingers, if not done properly. You may remove the root and top ends of the onion halves, and make horizontal cuts followed by vertical ones. In this method, you have to hold the onion pieces together, for making vertical cuts. Apart from that, cutting root ends may cause burning of the eyes.
So chopping onions is not a difficult or daunting task. If you want to save your tears (for better use!), you may resort to the following techniques. Soak the onions in plain or salt water for some time, before chopping. Freeze the onions, before cutting. Even breathing through the mouth and sticking out the tongue, may prevent tears, while cutting onions. You may also use a food processor or an onion cutting container for chopping onions. And, if you are a beginner, make sure to handle the knife properly.
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