How To Dice An Onion Like a Pro
A simple guide teaches four specific cuts to effortlessly dice an onion into perfect 1/4-inch pieces while minimizing tears.
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Instructions
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Using a sharpened chef's knife, slice 1/4 inch off the stem end of an onion, leaving the root intact.
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Place the onion cut-side down, then slice it vertically in half through the root.
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Peel and discard the outer layers from each onion half.
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Place one onion half flat-side down with the root facing away.
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Make parallel vertical cuts 1/4 inch apart, stopping just before the root end.
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Rotate the onion 90 degrees so the root faces outward.
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Make parallel horizontal cuts 1/4 inch apart, again stopping just before the root.
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Slice the onion vertically into 1/4 inch dices, discarding or saving the root end.
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Repeat the dicing process for the second onion half.