How to Dice an Onion

Instructions

1. Prepare the Onion: Remove the root and the tip of the onion using a paring knife, holding the knife in a way to avoid slipping and injury.
2. Peel the Onion: Cut the onion just enough to remove the papery skin, including the first slippery layer underneath.
3. Halve the Onion: Using a chef's knife, cut the onion in half, from the top end through the root end, to keep the layers together.
4. Mince the Onion: Make vertical cuts along the onion, following its natural lines, without cutting through the root end. This keeps the onion together.
5. Dice the Onion: Turn the onion to the side and make horizontal cuts. For the uncut root end, cut vertically first, then turn and finish with horizontal cuts to dice.
6. Collect the Diced Onion: Use a scooper or your knife to collect the diced onion.