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How to Chop an Onion

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Slice Crosswise Through the Onion

Slice Crosswise Through the Onion

Slice Crosswise Through the Onion

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Slice Crosswise Through the Onion

You're going to cut crosswise through the onion, slicing off little semi-circular sections as you work your way from right to left (or left to right for you lefties). Watch your fingers!

The half onion is still positioned in front of you as before, round part facing upward, with the only difference being that it's been sliced into sections. Next page>>

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