- Cut the peeled onion in half and lay it cut-side down on the cutting board, root end away from you.

- Cut vertically across almost to the root end at even intervals, 3–5 mm.

- Cut horizontally, approximately the same thickness as the vertical cuts.

- Cut almost to the root end, keeping the onion intact.

- Holding the onion together, cut crosswise, at the same interval.

- Continue cutting to the end for a fine dice.

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