Description
Learn how to dice an onion like a pro with this step-by-step guide. Mastering this basic kitchen skill will elevate your cooking game and save you time in the kitchen.
Ingredients
Scale
Ingredients:
- 1 medium onion (any variety)
- Cutting board
- Sharp chef’s knife
Instructions
- Prepare the Onion: Start by cutting off the stem end of the onion, leaving the root end intact. Slice the onion in half lengthwise through the root.
- Peel the Onion: Peel off the papery outer skin from each half.
- Cut Horizontally: Place one half of the onion flat-side down on the cutting board. Make several horizontal cuts into the onion toward the root, without cutting all the way through.
- Cut Vertically: Make vertical cuts perpendicular to the root end, spacing them based on desired dice size.
- Dice the Onion: Slice across the onion to create evenly diced pieces. Repeat with the other half.
Notes
- Keep the root end attached to help hold the onion together while cutting.
- Use a sharp knife for cleaner cuts and to prevent slipping.
- To reduce tears, chill the onion before cutting or cut near an open flame.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: How-To
- Method: Knife Skills
- Cuisine: N/A
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 medium diced onion
- Calories: 45
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 4mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
