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Anyone who says they love cooking with onions is definitely being a little crafty. You only have to cut an onion and your eyes start to burn, tears flow like a river, and the desire to cook disappears in an instant. But there are a few tricks that will help you avoid this unpleasant effect and not turn the cooking process into a dramatic scene.
Chewing gum
The first method, which may seem strange, but really works, is chewing regular chewing gum. While cutting onions, simply chew the gum and your eyes will not cry. With this method, the substances that cause tears are oxidized. This way, you both freshen your breath and stop crying from onions. It sounds fantastic, but it really works!
Water
Another interesting method is to put water in your mouth. Yes, just put water in your mouth before you start chopping the onion and hold it until you are done. Although you won’t be able to talk during this process, you can quickly cope with the slicing without tears. Try it if the rubber band option doesn’t suit you.
Cooling
The third method is to chill the onion and cut it with a knife dipped in water. Put the onion in the refrigerator or even in the freezer for 10-15 minutes before cooking. The cold slows down the release of tear-inducing substances, making cutting the onion much easier. And by periodically rinsing the knife under water, you wash away these substances and they do not evaporate. This is one of the most common methods used by professional chefs.
All of these methods are simple and do not require any special skills or additional equipment. Now you can forget about red eyes and rivers of tears while cooking. Choose the method that suits you best and finally enjoy the process of cooking. Enjoy!
