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2006-11-03 13:48:15 · 11 answers · asked by ptadams2003 1 in Food & Drink ➔ Cooking & Recipes
Scallion
Definition: [SKAL-yuhn] The name "scallion" is applied to several members of the onion family including a distinct variety called scallion, immature onions (commonly called green onions), young leeks and sometimes the tops of young shallots. In each case the vegetable has a white base that has not fully developed into a bulb and green leaves that are long and straight. Both parts are edible. True scallions are generally identified by the fact that the sides of the base are straight, whereas the others are usually slightly curved, showing the beginnings of a bulb. All can be used interchangeably although true scallions have a milder flavor than immature onions. Scallions are available year-round but are at their peak during spring and summer. Choose those with crisp, bright green tops and a firm white base. Midsized scallions with long white stems are the best. Store, wrapped in a plastic bag, in the vegetable crisper section of the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Scallions can be cooked whole as a vegetable much as you would a leek. They can also be chopped and used in salads, soups and a multitude of other dishes for flavor.
2006-11-03 13:51:33 · answer #1 · answered by ♥ Susan §@¿@§ ♥ 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Scallions are large green onions. In most cases green onions can be substituted for scallions.
2006-11-03 13:51:08 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Green onions. They are sold in bunches in the produce section. One end is a small white onion and it has a long dark green stalk. They are a great flavor inhancer.
2006-11-03 14:05:02 · answer #3 · answered by easinclair 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
each continent has different version of answer but it just come to the same thing...........to the chinese it spring onion,it look like a chive but much thicker and to the european and american it green onion. What ever you call it, it is still wonderful with any dishes as a garnish or straight through.
2006-11-03 14:50:42 · answer #4 · answered by esa h 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A green onion.
2006-11-04 04:29:27 · answer #5 · answered by Stefanie K 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Leeks, Shallots, Scallions, Onions... ??? ...I quit.
2017-03-08 02:36:15 · answer #6 · answered by ? 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
a fancy name for onions
2006-11-03 13:52:41 · answer #7 · answered by ALESANA 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Best way to put it, a type leek or onion.
2006-11-03 13:57:08 · answer #8 · answered by wizo 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
green onions
2006-11-03 13:50:59 · answer #9 · answered by matty.. 4 · 4⤊ 0⤋
small chopped up onions
2006-11-03 13:56:02 · answer #10 · answered by mendoncadam 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋