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How to cut onions without crying: experienced cooks reveal tricks
12.08.2024 17:00
It is important to be able to cut onions without tears, since this component is used in almost all main dishes.
However, the sulfur included in the composition often causes tears even in the strongest and most resilient people.
Therefore, it is worth using well-known culinary secrets in your practice, shares her experience the expert in the field of cooking of the online publication "BelNovosti" chef Yulia Arkhipova.
What tricks can help?
Fridge
Many people know that onions lose some of their tear-inducing properties if they sit on the refrigerator shelf for ten minutes.
After this, you can safely chop it.
Freezer
And here is where the knife should "rest" before you start cooking. You can leave the accessory for 5-10 minutes. This will be enough to avoid crying while working with onions.
Plate with cold water
If you need to chop more than one onion, you should play it safe. You need to pour cold water into a plate. If possible, add a few ice cubes.
Place the container on the table and periodically process the knife during the cooking process.
