How to Dice an Onion: A Step-by-Step Guide
Learn the essential knife skill of dicing an onion with this easy-to-follow guide. Perfect for cooks of all levels.
Notes
Keep your knife sharp for safer and more precise cuts. Practice makes perfect, so don't be discouraged if your first few attempts are uneven.
Steps
- 1 Start by trimming off the root end of the onion, leaving the stem end intact to hold the layers together.
- 2 Peel off the papery skin and any outer layers that appear tough or discolored.
- 3 Cut the onion in half from root to stem, then lay each half flat on the cutting board.
- 4 Make vertical cuts parallel to the root end, spacing them according to your desired dice size.
- 5 Turn the onion half 90 degrees and make horizontal cuts across the vertical ones, again spacing to match your desired size.
- 6 Finally, chop across the onion to separate the diced pieces.
- 7 For safety, always use a sharp knife and curl your fingers under while holding the onion.
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