When a recipe calls for green onions, does it just mean the stem? Any additional info would be helpful.?

Answer 1

I don't know about your recipe in particular but being from the south we use mostly the top of the green onions.

Funny how you got both answers! So I looked it up. My curiosity got the best of me ...here is a link:http://www.tonytantillo.com/vegetables/greenonions.html


"Generally, the white part is cooked, and the green part is used as a garnish or in cold preparations. In a pinch you can substitute the green part for chives. "

Answer 2

Unless the recipe specifically states stem or bulb only it refers to the green onion as a whole, the harmony between the tops and the bulb is delightful in many fresh salsa and salad preparations and as separates can be a surprise in potatoes and dressings. Hope this helps!

Answer 3

Yes if the recipe calls for green onions it is the stem of the onion.

Answer 4

Generally, green onions (scallions) are trimmed of their root, then the whole onion is chopped or sliced. Sometimes a recipe will specify "white part only". I love scallions - always use all of it.

Answer 5

It refers to the whole onion with the roots cut off. I use a little more bulb and save the green for garnish.

Answer 6

Green onions are also called scallions. You would use the white and very light green parts only. Do not use the darker green stems.

Answer 7

I think that it means the whole thing with the little roots cut off.

Answer 8

It means the whole thing of course chop off the roots(TOP).

Answer 9

no. you can use the whole thing.
some people prefer just the hollow tips but the whole thing is edible so feel free to use it.