How to Chop an Onion

Perfectly Chopped Onion

As you can see, we've made quick work of that onion. Now just do one last inventory of your fingers to make sure you've got all the ones you started with, and you're done. That's all there is to it!

More Culinary Arts Tutorials

Chef's Knife Basics:

• How to Use a Chef's Knife
• The Anatomy of a Chef's Knife
• How to Keep Your Knife Sharp

Safety & Sanitation:

• Food Safety Basics
• When Food Goes Bad
• Food Poisoning FAQ

Basic Cooking Principles:

• What is Cooking?
• Getting Food Hot
• The Basic Cooking Methods