Without a doubt, the onion is one of the most widely used vegetable in cooking across the globe. That makes learning how to cut one utterly important. Tears aside, watch this video to see how terribly easy it is to chop and dice an onion.
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Cutting onions might be one of the more dreadful tasks in the kitchen because of the tears we cry while doing so! To make the experience more manageable, there are a variety of techniques to try — some cut out the bulb and some even wear goggles! This video demonstrates an easier technique to prevent that nasty stingy feeling and unnecessary crying.
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