John Myers
Onion rings are very suitable for garnishing salads and can also be fried in a beer batter coating. It’s so easy to make them yourself:
First, peel the onion and remove the leeks.
Then cut 1-4 mm thick slices parallel to the roots. The onion rings are formed by the individual layers, which can be easily pushed apart.
For raw consumption, for example in salads, I would cut rings about 1 mm wide off the onions, for deep-frying, I would cut off somewhat wider rings.
How do I cut onions into rings?
Cut off a small cap at the top of the onion and, starting from there, remove the dry skins. Using a very sharp knife, slice the onion crosswise into thin slices. Cut the onion slices into individual rings.
What is the best way to cut an onion?
Carefully remove the peel and then cut the onion in half lengthwise from the root to the tip. Important: Do not remove the root of the onion! Place half of the onion, cut side down, on the cutting board.
In what shapes can onions be cut?
Variant 1: Cube. First cut off both ends of the onion with a knife and then cut the onion in half.
Variant 2: Columns. Cut half a peeled onion 4 times all around to have a better grip.
Variant 3: Rings.
How do you chop an onion?
Halve the onion and place one-half cut-side down on a board. With a sharp knife, cut several times from the roots in the direction of the cabbage. Do not cut the onion all the way through lengthwise, it should still hold together at the root. Then cut horizontally several times.
How to get rid of the onion smell?
Salt and ground coffee are wonderful odor neutralizers. After chopping the garlic or onion, rub your fingers with salt or coffee powder and rinse with water. Baking soda has the same effect. Coffee grounds can be easily reused – and not just in the kitchen.
Do onions become bitter when chop?
You should never chop raw onions in a chopper – they can become bitter. It is best to dice finely with a sharp, thin knife – or chop larger quantities with a large knife.
How do I safely and professionally slice an onion?
When cutting onions, it is best to always use the same board and only cut onions on it. Otherwise, it will give off the onion flavor to other clippings. Vinegar on the cutting board is supposed to prevent onion vapors when cutting onions.
When is an onion no longer good?
When are onions bad? You can recognize an onion that is still fresh by the fact that it is plump, firm, and dry. If the onion has become mushy or smells bad, it should no longer be eaten. Dark spots on the upper skin or in the lower layers also indicate rot and mold.
What’s the quickest way to peel onions?
The easiest way to do this is to start by halving the onion lengthways. Do not cut away the root end – it holds the onion together well when you chop it afterward. Now you can easily peel off the hard onion skins with a knife.
