There are a lot of tips on how to cut onions with minimal waste, both in terms of waste and in terms of emotions.
Renowned chef Gordon Ramsay also has his own method. It consists in a special cutting of the onion, which allows you to get the same pieces, due to the fact that the onion is not completely cut, the base remains, which holds all the layers together.
How this process looks like, see the video.
Have you noticed Gordon’s tears? We are not. Surely, it’s all about the quick manipulation of the bow.
By the way, here is another method of how not to cry when chopping onions. All you have to do is light a candle near where you work and the flame will burn most of the tear-creating juice out of the air. Many people argue that this method works. Try it!