2007-06-02 05:05:20 · 46 answers · asked by Anonymous in Food & Drink ➔ Cooking & Recipes
Wear glasses or light sunglasses. Or chop them underwater*- yes, it is possible.
*that's the onions underwater, not you!
2007-06-02 05:08:44 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
I can help you solve this one. This works for me:
When you are peeling or chopping onions do so on the chopping board beside the sink with the cold water tap running. The running water absorbs the smell of the onion that causes the tears to build up in your eyes. Also you could try doing this beside an open window. The fresh air coming in the window will keep your eyes clear of the sting. No more crying. Both of these works for me. Now I don't mind peeling or chopping onions anymore. Good Luck.
2007-06-02 05:20:42 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Put the onion in the freezer for a few minutes before chopping, it freezes the juices in the onion and won't burn your eyes as bad
2007-06-05 04:50:12 · answer #3 · answered by CAM 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Light a candle right beside where you are chopping the onion. The heat will absorb the fumes and prevent it from burning your eyes.
2007-06-02 05:15:14 · answer #4 · answered by mustang75044 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Keep your knives sharp and don't cut the root off until last, sometimes these work.
As a footnote I alternate between glasses and contact lenses; when I wear lenses I have no problem at all, however when I wear glasses I cry like a baby when I'm cutting onions.
2007-06-02 05:17:07 · answer #5 · answered by Hendo 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes - soaking in water helps - but I also find that whilst I am chopping the onions, I whistle and it really works - no silly goggles!!
2007-06-02 05:11:05 · answer #6 · answered by Julie C (little ninja) 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
my trick is to wash the onion thoroughly before chopping with cold water. or start off by chopping it under the water in your sink or something x
i know how it feels hun ! x x x
2007-06-02 05:19:32 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
They say peel them under running water or don't cut off the root until the end! I personally recommend the use of swimming goggles!
2007-06-02 05:10:59 · answer #8 · answered by MrandMrs 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Put the onions in a food processor.
2007-06-02 05:28:58 · answer #9 · answered by Bob O 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Place a silver tablespoon in your mouth when peeling them...
Run the onion under water.....
Better still get someone else to do it....
2007-06-02 05:16:50 · answer #10 · answered by x SexySian x 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Breathe through your mouth and not your nose when chopping onions.
2007-06-02 05:14:40 · answer #11 · answered by pastor_fuzz_1 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋