Comments on: Basic Knife Technique 2 - How to chop an onion

By: Soop

Soop — Wed, 05 Nov 2008 15:30:12 +0000

Ok, I use this technique too. The horizontal cuts are fairly unnecessary - maybe two at the bottom, but most of the onion is already separated on this plane.

Regarding the crying;
1. A sharp knife will cut rather than crush the onion. Make sure you steel the knife before, and maybe think about sharpening/having your knives sharpened. If you have an old cheap set and do a lot of cooking, it’s worth shelling out for a quality chefs knife.

2. Storing your onions in the fridge, or popping them in the freezer shortly before chopping will minimise fumes.

There are other ways, but these are the most practical. The knives I use at the moment aren’t incredible, but they’re sharp enough not to crush.

By: Lette’s Blog » Blog Archive » Linkey Dinkey!!

Lette’s Blog » Blog Archive » Linkey Dinkey!! — Mon, 22 Sep 2008 09:58:07 +0000

[...] But before you do, learn how to use a knife properly! [...]

By: Margaret

Margaret — Mon, 01 Sep 2008 11:00:54 +0000

I’ve been known (when chopping a lot of them) to just peel them and fire them in the blender. Works a treat.

By: Maz

Maz — Mon, 01 Sep 2008 09:51:43 +0000

That link doesn’t seem to have worked..try this one

http://www.notmartha.org/archives/2007/02/09/with-your-onion-goggles-on/

By: Maz

Maz — Mon, 01 Sep 2008 09:51:10 +0000

You could try Onion Goggles for the streaming eyes….http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000H43IVC?ie=UTF8&tag=notmartha-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B000H43IVC

I use regular swimming goggles, works a treat.