What’s the Difference Between Scallions, Green Onions, and Spring Onions?
How do you buy green onions and scallions?
You’ll most likely find these green beauties from late winter into spring because they’re a cool-weather crop, Glass says. But depending on where you live and what the weather is like, you may find them again in the fall or even year-round. Scallions are almost always sold in bunches at both the supermarket and farmers’ market, Lee says. Check that the greens are nice and firm and deep green, without any yellowing, Tse suggests. He adds it’s best to pick a bunch that still has the roots intact for ultimate freshness.
Once you bring them home, Jones suggests popping them in the crisper drawer with a damp towel to hold in moisture. He adds you could also stand them up in a jar with some water in or out of the fridge for about a week. Just be sure to put a bag loosely over the top.Most people will use the bottom white and then a few inches of the lighter green of the onion when cooking, Glass says. She adds that she’ll often save the darker greens and roots in the freezer and use them for veggie stock.
You also don’t have to give these vegetables too much of a scrub when cooking. Glass says most supermarkets and farmers’ markets will give them a thorough clean, so a quick rinse should do the trick once you’re ready to prepare. Tse adds that most scallions grow upright, so they don’t get as much dirt in between the layers as a leek would. If you find they’re a little wilted or soft, you can peel the outer layer and discard them.
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