For one recipe, I had to dice an onion. For another recipe, it said to mince an onion. And I was like, what's the difference between dicing and mincing? After a Google search, it turns out that mincing is just a finer/smaller version of dicing. And chopping is the biggest cut of the three.
At least I didn't have to Google slicing an onion ;).
I don't know about you, but I cry a lot when I cut onions. Like, need to fix my mascara/eyeliner type of cry. Here's some tips that might help, though I tend to just fight through the tears.
- 5 tips on how to cut onions without tears.
- Soak them in water after being peeled.
- Chew gum.
Do you cry like a baby when cutting onions too?
Show some love. Leave a comment below and I'll definitely respond!
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Originally posted at expandng.com - Cutting onions
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Originally posted at expandng.com - Cutting onions
I'm terrible about cutting onions. I've heard of chilling them in cold water, but chewing gum? That's a new one for me. I've also heard about cutting next to a gas-fired stove (with it on). Weird, I know. I, though, have a totally different strategy, but you'll have to go see for yourself (http://somispeaks.com/2010/03/23/shuffle-2/).
ReplyDeleteI didn't know about the chewing gum tip. Good thing for me that I don't cook, so I never chop, dice or mince onions.
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LoL .. I just use the slap chop~ Yes .. I have a slap chop!! It may look ridiculous on the commercials, but this baby works wonders!! Although, it only does minced, so when it calls for chopped, sliced, diced .. I use minced!! hahaha No fusss .. no mess ... no tears~
ReplyDeleteYeah, I hate the onion and always forget all the great tips but here is something, the onion sweetens the recipe, now isn't that interesting?
ReplyDeleteI'm such a bad cook that I'm always googling what certain cooking terms mean. Yes, I cry too when cutting onions. Thanks for the tips! I will try them out next time.
ReplyDeleteI don't know how to cook.... This is so bad, my Mom calls me a "Shao Jay," hahaha! I've never cut an onion.... Enjoy your wknd Lisa :)
ReplyDeleteChew gum?! What? What is the explanation behind how that prevents you from crying? I'm going to have to test this one out for myself. Will report back in a few days!
ReplyDeleteI'm a crying cutter, never heard of these tips but will try the water one...
ReplyDeletePop the onion in the fridge for half an hour and that usually helps with the crying. I remember once I was cutting freshly picked onions and OMG - the pain!
ReplyDeleteInteresting - I've heard of the water part but not the gum. Will have to try that sometime :)
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