Cutting onions often leads to crying and frustration, but there are ways to avoid it! Here are three effective tricks to help you cut onions without the crying:
- Lemon Trick: Before you begin cutting, spray your cutting board with fresh lemon juice. This will prevent irritation and coat the knife’s edge, reducing the spread of the gases released by the onion.
- Freezer Method: Place the onion in the freezer for 15 minutes before slicing. The cold temperature slows down the release of the irritating gases, making cutting easier.
- Water Soak: Peel the onion and soak it in water for 15 minutes before cutting. This can also help minimize irritation.
