Women only need to use 2 thin slices of potatoes to rub the surface of the knife. Then use this knife to cut onions. The essences in the potato will absorb the essential oils of the onion, so women won’t be stinging when slicing them.

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Apply vinegar to cutting boards, knives

Sisters dissolve water and vinegar in a bowl of 1: 1 ratio. Then apply this mixture evenly on the knife and cutting board. The vinegar will prevent the reaction of sulfur in the onion, making the onions not sting.

Refrigerate the onions before slicing

After peeling onions, women immediately put onions in the freezer for 5 minutes. After that, take out the onion and chop it as usual. Women note, should not be left for too long in the cupboard, they will be frozen, making the food less delicious when processed.

Cut the onion in the water

Place the cutting board in a large, hydrated pot. Place the onions on the cutting board and slice them as usual. In this way, the sulfur compounds in the onion will dissolve in the water, not stinging your eyes.

Some other notes that you need to remember to cut onions do not sting your eyes:

• The onion must be very sharp

• Limit the cut onions that come into contact with the eyes.

When slicing onions, cut the base of the onion last because sulfur compounds are concentrated in this part of the onion.

• Women can wear goggles when slicing onions or use a blender to grind onions.