Spring onion
Allium fistulosum
Similar veggies:
Garlic scapes, chives
other names:
Scallions, green onions
A quick introduction
Depending on the season, spring onions can have a round bulb or no bulb at all. They are often used raw in salads or as a garnish.
Storage
Cool, dark place. Vegetable drawer of fridge.
Season
May to July
Suggestions for preparation
Spring onions, or scallions, are very popular in asian cuisine. Raw, they give a fresh finish to fried rice, noodles, and in dipping sauces for dumplings. You can also use them to make flaky scallion pancakes, or up your noodle game by infusing your stir-fry oil with scallions and extract all of their aroma.
Recipes
The perfect Spanish potato tortilla with spring onions
Jamie Oliver's steamed dumplings with roasted squash, broccoli, miso & spring onions
Kung Pao Gong Bao chicken (or tofu?)
Lo Mein (noodles with cabbage (or other veggies) and spring onions)
Vegan Udon soup with mushrooms and other vegetables of your choice
Pad Thai (use the recipe as a guideline and feel free to add different veggies!)