How to Chop and Julienne an Onion

[luvfinger]

Too much talk , not enough action

[graceoverall]

I haven't looked into the science behind it, but I've noticed that I tend to tear up much more the less sweet the onion is. Yellow onions light my eyes on fire, whereas so-called "Sweet" onion barely have an effect on me at all. Red onions as well, but again, they are generally relatively sweet in my experience. :)

[wankazoff]

care to comment on this?

really - why?

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I just commented, but I promise t won't happen again.

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good luck outside y'all. respect uz.

[allumirati]

Talk a little too much, but good for stupid people I guess. Nice to know that stumpier onions are sweeter. Guess all the slender onions will rot...lol. There are a lot better knives than wustoff a bit cheaper, in the price range, and more expensive knives (especially japanese knives). The old idea that german knives are the best is just not true. Other wise technique at least is adequate. Cutting the root out keeps tear gas to a minimum.

[NoTimeToCookDinner]

Hey, thanks ev.

[NoTimeToCookDinner]

I couldn't agree more!

[NoTimeToCookDinner]

Thanks for having my back, flv.

[fIvndy]

No problem :) I hate people who insult people just because they are jealous. It's not even worth it to type a message just to insult someone making them think that the person will get offended.

[NoTimeToCookDinner]

Go for it Martin. When you start putting videos up on YouTube I wanna be the first to know.

[fIvndy]

Yeah, Martin is probably one of those wannabe people, who has to rip on someone else to make himself feel better.

[martinliao]

i can do better

[fIvndy]

nah, you can't

[itsumonihon]

@martinliao judging from the comment ASS KICKING you just got here, i highly doubt you can do anything better. kill yourself!

[razberrycorvet21]

I find it easier when slicing the onion into planks to use the palm of your hand (with your fingers curled up)intsead of just the tips of your finger cause the onion fits into the contour/grove of your palm and I feel that I have more control :)

[Egcuisine]

Hey Zombie, great comments. You're absolutely right on all three points. All I'll say is that I don't recommend chilling the onions. They do much better when store in a cool, dark place. Thanks for the kind words.

-Kirk

[ZombiedustXXX]

Good vid!

Another major benefit to a sharper knife, is to reduce the cell wall damage to the onion pieces. This will reduce the chance of an onion making you cry. :*(

Also, after you cut an onion in half, place the un-worked half of the onion flat side down to reduce onion exposure.

Chilled onions reduce crying as well.

[DrunkPickle]

lol

[XXWXWXW]

That bloke on the left is really annoying and unnecessary.

[kommisar]

I wouldn't say he's annoying, but I agree that he's unnecessary. Why is he there? He obviously doesn't know how to chop, not enough to be doing a seminar anyway.

I was also really disappointed by both guys on the julienne part. You're supposed to angle the knife and work your way up to perpendicular to the board. These guys just chopped perpendicular all the way through, leaving uneven cuts. Fourth one down on the sidebar shows the proper way for this.

[yetiflicker]

all onions are created differently?

[Egcuisine]

Yet,

Yup, like snowflakes, all onions are created differently. Ever try julienning a snowflake?

[Acules08]

you wont tear up if you cut it that fast.

[andremp04]

Thanks for the tips

[ajohns126]

I've always wanted to know how to correctly chop and onion - thank you!

[taramperry1976]

I have always struggled w/chopping onions before this video. I put the techniques to use and now I am chopping like a pro. Thanks Kirk!

[tpinto3]

Great cooking tips. Kirk is a real pro. Keep it coming. I love your web site!