The Best Ways Cut Onions (And The Worst) | Epicurious 101

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Published 2022-05-04
Professional chef and culinary instructor Frank Proto returns with another Epicurious 101 class, this time demonstrating his preferred techniques for peeling and cutting onions. Whether you're after a finely diced pile for pico de gallo or slivered half-moons for a soup, chef Frank shows your all the best (and worst) ways to get the job done.

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All Comments (21)
  • “Those are the best people to learn from cause they do It more than you” This man is a true leader.
  • @siphillis
    As someone who hates the idea of cutting towards his own palm, I definitely appreciate the alternate way to dice.
  • @unit0122
    I love Chef Frank! he´s just so chill, and the way he explains things is so clear!
  • We need Frank's list of the must have kitchen equipments for beginners ✋
  • @melbell0865
    Ever since the “Spaghetti & Meatballs” episode, I’ve been using Frank’s method for dicing onions, and I am forever grateful for him making chopping onions easier.
  • @jeffhe1701
    the most important question you gotta ask yourself first is do you want visible chunky pieces or do you want it to melt into your dish
  • @Miglow
    "gonna make everyone on set cry today" That's just such a great líne. chef's kiss
  • @jenniferk9242
    My whole adult life i thought my Superpower was being immune to onions making me cry. Until about 5 years ago when I had to stop wearing contacts and discovered I was just an ordinary human like everyone else. It was heartbreaking. And painful. 😂
  • @gavmungus824
    THANK YOU FRANK! What I really like about this video is you actually show us how you deal with the tail end of the onions, you don't just cut away after the showy bit of the chopping. First cooking video I've ever watched that is full service. 👍
  • One of the first things my grandma made sure I knew how to do in cooking was cut an onion. Very good skill to have!
  • @zachrodan7543
    Thank you Chef Frank (and Alberto) for revealing an ingeniously easy and simple method for onion peeling that I never would have thought of. Much appreciated
  • @mooglerae32
    I appreciate him using the chopping gadget. I know it isn't something that chefs would use in their kitchens, but the audience would. Thank you!
  • @blancaluna572
    i keep my onions in the fridge and i noticed they don't make me cry as quickly but also, a sharp knife is a must so you can actually cut the onion instead of squashing it
  • @HaydnGay
    I worked for a sandwich shop where we prepped our own veggies. The quickest way I know to peel an onion where you don't need the stem but you do want full rings, is to cut off the ends then make a shallow cut virtually. The goal is just to cut through the skin and the first layer (which often has bruising or thin spots that we didn't want raw anyway). Then you can just wedge a finger under the layer and peel right off like in the second method shown here
  • Ugghhh eyes so open. The grating trick is a game changer and I agree with the dislike of cutting towards oneself on the dice. Will definitely be trying the alt method. Love these videos, please do more, Chef Proto rules.
  • @handymatt1970
    I once saw a guy doing his onions like that in a food truck and since that day i cut them that way, very fast & easy. 6:55
  • One tip for grating: If you but a mandolin (the slicer, not the instrument), it often comes with a piece you can use to hold whatever you are slicing so you don't wind up slicing your fingers. It works with a grater, too, if it has those spikes you can really dig into the onion.
  • @lindamon5101
    Finally! I'm always bugged when chefs do that weird horizontal cut. Just not very safe or congruent. Dewd I love the slicer for carrots& potatoes. I'm crying. Thanks chef!