Don't
let onions get the best of you. These vegetables (red, white or yellow) contain
sulfides that you release into the air when you chop, dice or slice them.
Sulfides aggravate your eyes; your body responds with tears to flush away the irritants.
Save your tissues and your tears by learning how to slice an onion without
crying.
Try different techniques until you find the
one that works best for you
Instructions
1) Place
the onion in the freezer for 10 minutes before cutting it.
2) Soak
the onion in water before slicing it.
3) Use a sharp knife that cuts cleanly through the onion. Avoid dull blades,
which release more onion fumes.
4) Don’t remove the onion's root
until last. Since this section contains the highest concentration of sulfides,
it will irritate your eyes for a shorter time if you cut the rest of the onion
first.
5) Cut the onion in a
well-ventilated room.
6) Set a candle next to your
cutting board : the heat will attract the onion fumes.
7) Breathe through your mouth
instead of your nose while chopping onions.
8) Cover your eyes with onion
goggles, safety glasses or a snorkel mask.
9) Learn proper knife-cutting
techniques so you can slice onions quickly and safely.
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