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Scallion (Green Onion)
Scallions are young onions with mild white bases and fresh green tops. Nearly the entire stalk is edible and useful both raw and cooked.
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3 Ways to Cook Scallion (Green Onion)
Scallion PancakesFlaky, savory pan-fried flatbreads layered with sesame oil and scallions.+
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup hot water
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 cup sliced scallions
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- Oil for frying
Instructions
- Mix flour and hot water into a soft dough, knead briefly, and rest covered for 30 minutes.
- Divide the dough, roll each piece thin, and brush with sesame oil.
- Sprinkle with scallions and salt, roll into a rope, then coil it.
- Flatten and roll each coil into a pancake.
- Pan-fry in a thin layer of oil until crisp and golden on both sides.
Recipe adapted from The Woks of Life
Ginger-Scallion SauceA fragrant sauce for rice, noodles, vegetables, fish, or chicken.+
Ingredients
- 1 cup finely sliced scallions
- 2 tablespoons minced ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/3 cup neutral oil
- 1 teaspoon soy sauce, optional
Instructions
- Place scallions, ginger, salt, and optional soy sauce in a heatproof bowl.
- Heat the oil until shimmering.
- Carefully pour the hot oil over the scallion mixture.
- Stir and cool for 10 minutes.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate in a clean container.
Recipe adapted from Made With Lau
Scallion Fried RiceA fast meal that turns cold rice and scallions into a savory side or main dish.+
Ingredients
- 3 cups cold cooked rice
- 1 bunch sliced scallions, whites and greens separated
- 2 beaten eggs
- 2 tablespoons oil
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- Black pepper
Instructions
- Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a wok or skillet and scramble the eggs; remove them.
- Add remaining oil and cook the scallion whites for 30 seconds.
- Add cold rice and stir-fry until hot and separated.
- Add soy sauce, sesame oil, pepper, eggs, and most of the scallion greens.
- Toss for 1 minute and garnish with the remaining greens.
Recipe adapted from The Woks of Life
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