Harris has perfected an onion-dicing method that isn’t exactly by the book — but it still delivers great results. In a couple of videos, she demonstrates the technique: First, she cuts off the stem end, leaving the root end intact, and then peels the orb. She proceeds to balance it on the cutting board and makes cuts along the open surface, following a grid pattern (both vertical and horizontal). Finally, she turns the onion on its side and slices downward to produce a uniform dice.
The technique might be a bit risky (an unstable veg and a sharp knife can be a dangerous combination), but it creates a fine and even chop. Actress Mindy Kaling, with whom she cooked masala dosas in one video, was dazzled. “Senator Harris, I say this with respect: You’re kind of a showoff,” she joked.
