Onions are used in almost every recipe, mostly in savory dishes, and it’s a great way to bring flavor to your food. There are times when a recipe calls for quartered onions or maybe just a few pieces of them, but there are also dishes where you need a couple of diced pieces.
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This is pretty easy to do, however, the challenge is that you might produce lots of tears while doing so because the onions release irritants that can cause your eye to sting. The good thing is that there is a way to avoid this from happening and you can learn it in this video tutorial by Evolving Table on YouTube.
How to Store and Choose the Right Onions:
Choosing Onions
When choosing onions, avoid ones that have brown spots or are soft and mushy, then make sure to keep onions in a dry and cool spot, and keep them away from sunlight. Selecting sweet onion over white or red can also make a big difference.
Storing Onions
For partially used onions, make sure to wrap them with plastic or put them in a sealed airtight container, and store them in the refrigerator.
For cut or chopped onions, store them in a sealed airtight container or Ziploc bag, then put them in the fridge for 10 days or a freezer for 3 to 6 months.
How to Cut Onions Without Crying:
Step 1: Using a sharp knife, trim off the two ends of the onion, then cut it in half, and peel off the outer layer.
Step 2 (sliced onion): Place one half of the onion with its cut side down, then cut it vertically into thin or thick slices, and repeat with the other half.
Step 3 (diced onion): Place one half of the onion with its cut side down, then cut vertical slices parallel to each other, turn it around, and make cuts perpendicular to the first cuts.
The Trick: The secret not to crying when cutting onions is to refrigerator or freeze the onions first, this will help slow down the release of the irritant that causes you to cry giving you enough time to cut or slice. You can also try cutting an onion under a vent or kitchen fan to divert the irritant away from your eyes.
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How to Cut an Onion Like a Pro Without Crying
