Lotus Flower with Pistil
Peel and wash the onion, then use a knife to divide the outer layer into six equal parts, about 1cm from the root, gently bending to form petals.
Gently separate the carved petals. Repeat with the inner layers, ensuring the petals are staggered.
After three to four layers, stop carving and cut across the inner core, using a carrot to pin into the lotus pistil.
Zig-Zag Lotus Flower
Cut off the top and bottom of the onion. With a sharp knife, make even, zig-zag incisions around the onion. Then, separate the onion into two parts.
From the center of the onion, cut a straight line downwards, separating the layers. Now, separate the layers and stack them back together so that the petals are staggered.
Lotus Flower from Onion Slices
Cut the onion in half, then cut one half into two equal parts, separating the inner cores to use as the pistil.
Slice the remaining onion into thin, even slices, then stack them as shown in the illustration.
Simple Water Lily
A simple variation – cut the onion into 12 even pieces to form a water lily. Cut across the top of the onion to easily separate the petals. Soak the flower in water to allow the petals to bloom.
Similarly, you can cut the onion longitudinally into 18-20 parts to create a chrysanthemum.
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With these simple steps, you can transform an ordinary onion into beautiful flowers. Good luck and have fun!
