Onion Chopping 101

How to Avoid Watery Eyes When Chopping Onions

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If you love eating foods with onion in them, but hate having your eyes gush with water as they're assaulted by an onion, while you attempt to chop said onion, then this trick just might help do the trick to prevent watery eyes.

My mother actually taught me this trick years ago and it really does help. I mean, they may still water, but not as much.

I can't remember where she learned the tip from. I think that she learned it from a TV program or something; it was probably on the Today Show or something, knowing her. Ready? This is so simple and maybe you've already heard this tip, but it doesn't hurt to share for those who may not have heard of it.

Prevent watery eyes while chopping onions by following these steps:

First, you're going to fill a bowl with cold water.
Slice your onion into slices.
Rinse each slice under cold water, then place the slices into the bowl that you filled with cold water.
Let the onion slices sit in the cold water for a couple of minutes, then grab one slice at-a-time while you chop or dice them.

And that's it. The cold water really does help "tame" the onion, so to speak. You can let it sit for a minute before you begin chopping or you can just start chopping your onion. I don't usually wait. And remember that if you have a really strong onion, your eyes may still water a little.

I also try to chop quickly, lol, but not too quickly, as to not cut myself! Maybe that's why it's better to let the onion sit for a minute or two in the cold water before you begin chopping.This is the best way to avoid watery eyes when chopping onions. It really helps a lot. If you have another tip on how to avoid watery eyes while chopping onions, feel free to share below.