Why Housewives Put Onions in the Freezer: A Culinary Trick – Not Everyone Knows

02.02.2024 15:52

Onions are an irreplaceable product in cooking, which makes many dishes more juicy, aromatic and tasty.

But no one likes to cut or grate this vegetable, because it causes tears.

Experienced cooks know that the problem can be avoided.

To do this, you need to put the onion in the freezer in advance.

It is enough to leave the product in the cold for just 15 minutes to avoid tears during the cooking process.

Onion
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How else to avoid tears from onions

Chefs recommend using a sharp knife and performing the procedure quickly.

It is acceptable to wet the blade with cold water.

In addition, the tools (knife and cutting board) should be pre-moistened with lemon juice or vinegar.

You can also turn on the exhaust fan during the cutting process to reduce the amount of gas evaporation in the air.

These are the most reliable and proven methods that will help you not to cry while cutting onions.

Previously, we talked about how to store onions in the kitchen so that they stay fresh for a long time.

Olga Kotova Author: Olga Kotova Internet resource editor