What side of onion do you cut?

Table of Contents:

1. What side of onion do you cut?
2. Should onions be washed before cutting?
3. Which end of an onion do you slice first?
4. Do you cut the hairy end of an onion?
5. What oil do you use for onions?

What side of onion do you cut?

How to Once and for all Properly Cut an Onion

1. First get to know your onion. ...
2. With the freshly cut stem side of the onion on your cutting board, cut the onion in half going through the middle of the root end. ...
3. Leave the root end attached, then peel off the tough outer layers.

Should onions be washed before cutting?

I would strongly recommend washing the onions if you plan on using them raw. Handling the onion or garlic will transfer any pesticides or bacteria to your fingers. Peeling them will then simply transfer those residues to the inner layers.

Which end of an onion do you slice first?

First, lay one half onion flat on your cutting board. Point the knife towards the root of the onion, and allow your fingers to guide the slicing. Slice vertically evenly as close to the root as you can.

Do you cut the hairy end of an onion?

Don't freeze it though, as the water in onion bursts the cells and makes it mushy. And when you cut your onion, remember that until you make the final cut to dice your onion, you need it to stay together. Don't cut off the hairy root end or slice all the way through until the end.

What oil do you use for onions?

Onions are almost always cooked in some kind of fat, although they can be softened in a small amount of liquid. Usually this fat is a neutral oil such as grapeseed, but can also be olive oil, butter/ghee, or bacon fat.