How to Cut Green Onions
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5
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Prep Time
2 mins
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Total Time
2 mins
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Servings
1 bunch
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Calories
4 kcal
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Course
Side Dish, Condiments
How to Cut Green Onions
Description
How to Cut Green Onions shows the step-by-step process of preparing green onions by rinsing and drying them, followed by removing the root ends and any damaged pieces. The white part is cut where it transitions into green stalks, allowing for separate use of whites and greens. Slicing methods include straight cuts for round slices or angled cuts for oval shapes, suitable for various dishes. This method makes the onions easier to incorporate into recipes both raw and cooked.
The technique highlights using a sharp knife to avoid bruising the delicate stalks and suggests holding the onions in a bunch to slice efficiently. Proper trimming ensures freshness and better texture in finished dishes.
Cut green onions are often stored in the fridge separately by white and green parts to maintain freshness up to several days, and the method encourages buying and storing fresh, crisp green onions for optimal results.
Ingredients
- 1 green onion bunch
Instructions
- Rinse the green onions under running water, dry, and remove any wilted pieces.
- Cut off ¼ of an inch from both ends and remove the fuzzy root end and the broken green ends.
- Locate the junction where the green parts begin to branch off from the white base. Make a cut at this point.
- For the green: Cut perpendicular to the long axis of the onion to get perfectly round circles or cut at a bias, at an angle, to get more of an oval shape.
- For the white: Cut the white part in the same manner as you did the green, in a push-pull circular motion, and use for cooking.
Notes
- Whole green onions should be washed and trimmed before slicing, keeping them fresh for up to 1-2 weeks refrigerated.
- Sliced green onions store best when separated into green and white parts in airtight containers for up to 5 days.
- Green onions freeze well if fully dried before storing in airtight bags, lasting 3-4 months.
- Retain at least 1-1½ inches of stalk above the bulb to regrow green onions if planted.
- Use a sharp knife to prevent bruising during slicing.
- Slice green onions held together for faster prep.
- Check for fresh, crisp stalks when purchasing, avoiding limp or broken ones.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 1bunch
Amount Per Serving
Calories 4 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 4kcal | 0% |
| Carbohydrates | 1g | 0% |
| Protein | 0.2g | 0% |
| Fat | 0.02g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.01g | 0% |
| Sodium | 2mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 33mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 0.3g | 1% |
| Sugar | 0.3g | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 120IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 9mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.2mg | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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