Scallion or Green Onions

Scallion, also known as green onions, or spring onions, are members of the onion genus, Allium, which have a milder taste than other onions. They usually have a long stalks that can range from white at the bottom to green on the top. As the unique taste and texture, green onions are served in a number of different ways in Chinese cuisine. Often they are simply chopped into small pieces and added raw to top salads or soups, they may be grilled or fried as well, or cooked into soups to add some unique spices, such as adding chopped green onions to chicken noodle soup.

Scallion

Other names:

Spring onions, salad onions.

Provide:

Green onions tend to be very inexpensive and are available year-round at most supermarkets.

Purchasing tips:

When shopping for quality green onions, make sure the small roots are white and relatively firm, and the green top should be crispy, avoid any wilting or brown parts. Make sure that do not buy too much if you do not need that much at a time, as they wilt easily within 1 – 2 days.

Storage:

Store scallion in a plastic bag, seal well, then refrigerate in the vegetable crisper for 3 – 4 days.