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How To Slice An Onion - Basic Knife Skill

Nate TeagueWritten by Nate Teague · Updated on April 23, 2019

Sliced onions can be used in salads, casseroles, stir-fries and if you're feeling adventurous, sandwiches. Getting the technique correct will make the difference between a quick, simple task and a frustrating, long-winded chore.

In this video we show you how to slice an onion the right way.


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  • How to slice onions

How to slice onions

To get started you'll need a sharp kitchen knife and a chopping board. Slice the onion in half, from stem to root then peel the tough outside layers.

Place each half flat side down and slice ¼" pieces, being sure to watch your fingers as you chop. You can cut the onion width-wise for a sharper taste or lengthwise for a milder flavor.

Watch the video to get the full details.

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Nate Teague

Nate Teague is a food writer who has been working in the food industry for the past decade. He writes for various cooking blogs and has a passion for making fine dining recipes accessible to the at-home cook.

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