how to cut onion

Question

To cut an onion, follow these steps:

Answer 1

1. Start by cutting off the top, where the root was attached, and then slice the onion in half from top to bottom.
2. Peel off the outer skin layers of the onion.
3. Place one half of the onion flat side down on the cutting board.
4. Make horizontal cuts across the onion half, being careful not to cut all the way through the root end.
5. Then, make vertical cuts down the onion, again being careful not to cut through the root end.
6. Finally, make perpendicular cuts to the previous vertical cuts to dice the onion.
7. Repeat the process with the other half of the onion.

By following these steps, you can effectively and efficiently cut an onion into small, uniform pieces for use in your cooking.