How to Cut an Onion

Master all of the ways to cut an onion, including how to dice onions, julienne onions, and cut onion rings.Table of ContentsIngredient notesTutorial notesStep-by-step instructionsHow to Cut an Onion RecipeIngredient notes Types of onions: These tips for how to cut onions will work on any of the varieties below.Yellow onions: Versatile and widely available, yellow onions have layers of white flesh and a tough, brown-yellow skin.They’re spicy and astringent, but they sweeten up beautifully when cooked. Sweet onions: Also known as Walla Walla or Vidalia, sweet onions are often battered for onion rings and fried onion recipes.

They’re higher in sugar than yellow onions and are mildly sweet in flavor. White onions: White onions are often large with white-fleshed and thin paper-like skin.Mostly used in Mexican cuisine, they are crunchy and on the sharper side. Red onions: Light purple-colored red onions are ideal to eat raw in salads or work well pickled or grilled. Shallots: These small, clustered onions have pinkish-brown skin and white or light pink flesh.Milder and more delicate in flavor than most other onions, shallots are great to use when you’re planning to eat them raw.

They offer a hint of garlic flavor, too.Pearl onions: These tiny onions can be red, white, or yellow in color and have a mild, sweet flavor.They are ideal for pickling, creaming, or adding to stews such as Beef Bourguignon.Tutorial notes Uniform size: While there are many op