how to slice shallots easily

I use to hate slicing shallots until I discovered this it to doing it. I no longer have to deal with all those pesky shallot layers unraveling on me and it taking so much more time than I would have liked.

You start by cutting off the bulb end of the shallot.

TIP: Leave the root end alone as it keeps all the layers together while you’re slicing.

Slice it in half.

Remove the skin and lay it, cut side down, on a cutting board.

Now slice to desired size.