KOMPAS.com – Shallots are a kitchen spice that is often used in various dishes, from soup to fried rice.
In fact, red onions are often processed into fried onions to add flavor to food.
However, the process of peeling shallots is often considered troublesome, especially if your eyes start to feel sore and watery.
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This painful feeling occurs because red onions contain a chemical called lachrymatory factor (LF).
This substance is released when onions are sliced or crushed, and can irritate the eyes, causing a painful sensation.
How to peel red onions without making you cry
To avoid these two problems, here is an easy and practical way to peel and cut shallots without making you cry:
1. Soak shallots in boiling water
The first step is to soak the shallots in boiling water for 2-3 minutes. This process will make the outer skin of the onion softer so it is easy to peel.
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2. Rinse with cold water
After soaking, rinse the shallots with cold running water. Apart from helping stop the heating process, this step also makes the onions more comfortable to hold.
Illustration of the health benefits of eating raw shallots?3. Cut off the top and root tips
Cut off the top of the shallot and the root end. This step aims to loosen the skin so it is easier to peel.
4. Make a cut in the top layer
Slice the outer layers of the shallots a little, but don’t go through more than one layer. This will help make the stripping process easier.
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5. Peel the skin from the top layer
After the top layer is sliced, peel the onion skin from top to bottom or in circles. Make sure there is no dry skin left.
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