Onion

Peel and halve

1. 1

   Cut off the stem end, leaving the root.

2. 2

   Halve from top to root.

3. 3

   Peel off the skin and any papery or bruised layer.

Tips

• Chill the onion first and use a sharp knife to reduce tears.

Knife cuts that suit it

• Small dice6 × 6 × 6 mm

• Minceunder 2 mm

• Rondelle3–6 mm thick discs

Use it in

• Kanda poha
• Pico de gallo