Cut an Onion

Cutting an onion into the same-sized segments when mincing, dicing, or chopping it,  it will cook uniformly and at the same time. Below is a brief instruction on how to chop an onion fast and uniformly. When you chop an onion in one such manner, there's really no time for tears!

Using a sharp knife, cut the top of the onion off. Which end is the highest? It's on the other side of the root end.

 

 

Slice the onion in half lengthwise, from root to tip.

Take off the skin.

Conduct horizontal incisions just short of the root.

 

Perform vertical incisions, stopping just short of the root.

 

Cutting over the top of the onion to chop.

 

Now you've chopped the onions, dice or mince these if desired.