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Domino
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Cutting an Onion?
After watching Master Chef last week, I realize that i could never be the next amatur chef because I clearly do not know how to cut an onion. Was wondering how many out there slice and dice like a pro, what technique do you use, and where did you learn it?
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Posted 8/17/10 11:34 AM  |
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tray831
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Re: Cutting an Onion?
LOL Yeah, me neither.
Im a mess when I cut and dice. Half of the times I use the wrong knife  and DH just  .
Good thing he's the cook! But I'm getting there......somewhat. 
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| Posted 8/17/10 12:17 PM |
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MRnMRSNurse
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Jessica
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Re: Cutting an Onion?
I think I'm a pro. Onions should always be cold to cut down on the gas that makes you cry. Cut the onion in half first & then lay the flat half down to avoid it moving. Then the rest is your choice.
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| Posted 8/17/10 12:40 PM |
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heathergirl
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Re: Cutting an Onion?
Cold onions work best.
I brunoise my onions, just like on Top Chef/Master Chef/etc.
Message edited 8/17/2010 12:44:06 PM.
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| Posted 8/17/10 12:43 PM |
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DrMeg
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Meg
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Re: Cutting an Onion?
I've gotten better since we got a good knife set. I think this is key to slicing/chopping.
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| Posted 8/17/10 12:50 PM |
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rojerono
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Re: Cutting an Onion?
Posted by DrMeg
I've gotten better since we got a good knife set. I think this is key to slicing/chopping.
I 100000% agree. Brunoise is an incredibly difficult technique (IMO) and it's nearly impossible with a craptastic knife.
ETA: Although I do know and use the 'proper technique'. I am NOT a pro by any means!!! Tons of folks do it way better than I ever could. I was taught when I was a kid by my dad (his father was a chef).
Message edited 8/17/2010 1:01:22 PM.
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| Posted 8/17/10 12:59 PM |
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BriBri2u
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Re: Cutting an Onion?
I brunoise my onions as well.
Although, I'm not as fast as the professionals, but I have a great knife set, so that helps out A LOT.
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| Posted 8/17/10 11:54 PM |
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pandaworm
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bethany
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Re: Cutting an Onion?
i use a slap chop. 
seriously though, i know how to cut an onion but i am SO sensitive to it that i need it to be covered so i can see straight.
plus i hate cooking so this makes it go a little faster. 
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| Posted 8/18/10 2:24 AM |
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MissJones
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Re: Cutting an Onion?
I use the brunoise method as well but not with perfection.
If you google the phrase, you'll see how it's done. It's actually pretty straightforward.
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| Posted 8/18/10 7:40 AM |
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GinaR
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Gina
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Re: Cutting an Onion?
I cut my onions like a pro because I use this. LOL. I cheat.
http://www.williams-sonoma.com/products/vegetable-chop-and-measure/?pkey=cctlfvtveg
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| Posted 8/18/10 2:12 PM |
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