Scallions (AKA: Green Onions)
Scallions are a variety of young onion also referred to as green onions and spring onions. A scallion is made up of a white base that has not fully developed into a bulb and long green stalks that resemble chives. Both the white and the green parts are used in recipes and eaten both raw and cooked.
Scallions are a member of the Allium family, which includes garlic, onions, leeks, and shallots. Scallions grow in clumps and develop dark green, hollow tube-like leaves. Although the term scallion is used for several different types of onions, the white base of true scallions has straight sides versus rounded (which distinguishes the beginnings of a bulb developing). There are usually short off-white root threads that protrude from the bottom of the white end.
Cooking Scallions: Although scallions may be cooked, either whole or chopped, they are perhaps most enjoyed fresh in salads, as crudites or as a last minute topper for sauces. Scallions are a popular ingredient in Chinese and Mexican cooking and are often used as a garnish in a variety of recipes.
Storing Scallions: Before storing scallions, remove the rubber band and rinse the bunch under cold water. Pat dry with a paper towel and then wrap in a damp paper towel and place in a plastic bag. The scallions will stay fresh in the vegetable drawer of the refrigerator up to three days.
Scallions are a member of the Allium family, which includes garlic, onions, leeks, and shallots. Scallions grow in clumps and develop dark green, hollow tube-like leaves. Although the term scallion is used for several different types of onions, the white base of true scallions has straight sides versus rounded (which distinguishes the beginnings of a bulb developing). There are usually short off-white root threads that protrude from the bottom of the white end.
Cooking Scallions: Although scallions may be cooked, either whole or chopped, they are perhaps most enjoyed fresh in salads, as crudites or as a last minute topper for sauces. Scallions are a popular ingredient in Chinese and Mexican cooking and are often used as a garnish in a variety of recipes.
Storing Scallions: Before storing scallions, remove the rubber band and rinse the bunch under cold water. Pat dry with a paper towel and then wrap in a damp paper towel and place in a plastic bag. The scallions will stay fresh in the vegetable drawer of the refrigerator up to three days.
Every part has a purposeFlavor of ScallionsScallions have a sweeter, milder flavor than mature onions and are a bit stronger than chives. The white part has more flavor than the green leaves.
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Garnish on dishesYou can slice your green onions (scallions) and through them on anything for garnish. They add a pop of flavour to a variety of dishes, soups and salads.
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Save those root ends...you can regrow your scallions!!
Here are 8 such Vegetables and Herbs You Can Regrow Again and Again in your garden. Do you toss your garlic-globules out once they begin to grow? Shouldn't something be said about your potatoes when they get somewhat wrinkly? What about ginger-root that sits out on the counter too long? All things considered, you could be getting significantly more incentive out of your deliver than you may understand! Numerous famous edibles can be regrown from the pieces you're likely tossing out. Continue looking for a rundown of veggie scraps you will need to cling to, starting now and into the foreseeable future.
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In this video learn how to grow green onions the quick way. Green onions are very hardy and can grow even in cool climates.
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