There is a theory that a sharp knife will help you not cry, a dull knife tears the onion more and releases more sulfuric acid, a sharp knife just cuts with less tearing so there is less making you tear up.
good theory, but last month I cooked with friend, was chopping onions, lots of them, it’s a small kitchen not very well ventilated. everyone had to leave with tears, with me not feeling barely anything.
There is a theory that a sharp knife will help you not cry, a dull knife tears the onion more and releases more sulfuric acid, a sharp knife just cuts with less tearing so there is less making you tear up.
good theory, but last month I cooked with friend, was chopping onions, lots of them, it’s a small kitchen not very well ventilated. everyone had to leave with tears, with me not feeling barely anything.