Learning how to chop an onion like your favorite TV show chef can take a lot of practice (and nicked fingers).
![You've Been Chopping Onions the Wrong Way Your Whole Life](/uploads/posts/1462605693-dffca424639f52de64911c31aab5e87c.gif)
From their difficult shape, annoying peel and propensity to make you tear up, having a recipe that requires a chopped onion may make you want to grab a microwavable meal instead.
But, you don't need to be a professional chef or order questionable infomercial goods to chop an onion like a pro. YouTube life-hack expert Dave Hax has exactly what you need to quickly and efficiently chop an onion: an afro pick.
In the video, Hax appropriates an afro pick to deftly chop an onion — and even make onion rings.
Source: YahooNews