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Technique video

Dicing an onion

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The quick recap below has the key points, and the book has every step.

Quick recap

  1. Cut in half through the root and peel. Keep the root on; it holds the layers together.
  2. Lay flat. Make lengthwise cuts up to, not through, the root.
  3. Slice across those cuts with the claw grip. Toss the root end.

In the book: Knife Skills (Part 2)