Onions are a versatile product that is added to almost all dishes. It is very tasty and healthy, only peeling this hot vegetable is an unpleasant task due to the content of essential substances in it, which can cause tearing. But, nevertheless, there are several proven ways to help avoid this problem.
Instructions
Step 1
When peeling onions, wear swimming goggles that can create a physical barrier between the stinging substances and the eyes.
Step 2
Cut the onion in front of the fan, the air stream will carry away harmful substances. Or just create a small draft in the room.
Step 3
Do not cut the roots when peeling and slicing the onions.
Step 4
Chew the parsley when peeling or slicing onions. This will oxidize the pungent substances and render them harmless.
Step 5
Place a lighted candle on the table next to the cutting board. It is also able to eliminate the unpleasant effect.
Step 6
To reduce the emission of harmful substances, you need to keep the onion in the refrigerator for a while before peeling and slicing.
Step 7
Put cold water or dry red wine into your mouth before peeling the onion and never spit it out until the end of the operation.
Step 8
Take half a lemon and rub the knife and hands thoroughly, then you can safely start peeling and slicing the onions.
Step 9
Using a blender is one of the safest ways to cut onions.
Step 10
The best and most effective remedy for peeling onions is cold water procedures. To do this, soak the onion in cold water and periodically moisten the knife and hands in it when peeling and slicing. Even experienced chefs use this method.
Step 11
Sometimes it is very difficult to peel the onion when the husk breaks and does not allow itself to be pry. To avoid this, briefly soak the onion in cold water. After that, make a longitudinal incision from the root, and all the husk is removed in one step.
Step 12
To quickly and easily peel a small onion, soak it in hot water for a few seconds.
