Things get really frustrating in the kitchen at that point when you need to cut onions. There will be tears and crying. Even if you are a very skilled cook, the chances are you didn’t know about these tricks before. They will turn your onion experience into a very easy and tear-free one.
Freeze it
Freezing the onions can really take away that harsh smell that makes your eyes watery. The only negative side of this method is that the onion will be a bit harder to cut because it will be frozen, but it’s not a big thing to worry about. Place it in the freezer for 15 to 30 minutes and that should do the trick.
Cut it Underwater
This one definitely sounds weird, but it’s such an efficient tip. Place the onion in a bowl filled with water and start cutting. The irritation will be gone right away. You will still need to drain it from the water at the end.
Use the Microwave
Place the whole onion in the microwave for half a minute, then take it out. It won’t completely take away the tears, but they will be reduced to minimum. It is one of the easiest tricks to cut onions.
