How to Cut an Onion

Step 1

Cut the onion in half lengthwise from the root to the stem.

Step 2

Set the onion on the flat side and cut off the stem end, leaving the root end intact.

Step 3

Slice the onion parallel with the lines of the onion. Get close to the root but don't cut all the way through.

Step 4

Pull the onion together with your fingers and cut halfway into the center of the onion with your knife at a slight angle.

Step 5

Chop the onions crosswise into fine dice or to your desired thickness.