Onion chopper

CandyB101_2

I have one like that, and I always use it, with no problems.
I chop a few times, and then give it a shake and re-chop.
Can't remember the last time I chopped an onion by hand ... I love it.

Olliebeak

Psykicpup wrote: »

.........The science bit ... most of the volatile oils in an onion are at the root end .. by minimising the cuts into this area you release less 'vapour' into the air & so less tears! :j ... really works too

I 'processed' one of those bags of red onions that you get in supermarkets in about 10 maybe 15 mins max. They were starting to sweat & go soft, so I chopped the lot & chucked them in the freezer .... so handy! :beer:

That is so true - it's cutting into the root end that gives you the irritation/tears.

Woman after my own heart, Psykipup - exactly what I do. Bag of SmartPrice onions, peeled, chopped and bagged for freezer - wonderfully labour saving :j.

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I have a tiny electric one from kenwood that is brilliant It cost about £14 from Amazon but its the best gadget I have ever bought it does carrots and cheese perfectly and saves all thos skinned knuckles when you use an ordinary grater

seasalt_2

Have also seen on Weezls thread that she suggests chopping lots at once in a food processor and then freezing. I use a knife myself - sharp one is key I think - as don't have room in freezer for things that store so well in their original form - keep my onions in the shed and bring them in, half a dozen at a time. BUT, as my hands get more arthritic I would consider a chopper if it worked!

Olliebeak

Have to say that I like the look of the 'Nicer Dicer' but have never heard from anybody if they're 'good or bad'.

Don't want another gadget that finishes up on top of the kitchen cupboard.