How To Cut Green Onions

Green onions can help you with numerous benefits. Also, you can consume them in different ways, cooked and raw. Green onions, also known as scallions, chives, or spring onions, are sugar and fat-free. They are also low in calories. Therefore, you can add them to your diet and improve your physical and mental health.

 

You can eat the entire green onion. You do not need to discard any part. However, many people remove the roots and tops before eating green onions. You can remove them while using scallions for garnishing purposes. But you will have to know how to cut these onions. We will discuss how to cut and store scallions in the following. Moreover, we will cover a mouth-watering pancake recipe. Keep reading if you want to add green onions to your diet.

How To Cut Green Onions Step By Step

You will have many different ways to cut spring onions. However, you will find all the methods easy. Some people use a sharp knife to cut scallions. But you can also use scissors or kitchen shears to chop up these onions directly to the cooking pan. You can choose any cutting method based on your recipes. Here are the step-by-step instructions to chop onions using a knife or a kitchen shear.

 

How to Cut Scallions Using a Knife

Step 1: Wash Onions

You will have to rinse onions under cold water and then pat them dry. You will need a cutting board and a knife to cut the onions. Find the removable layer on the top and start peeling slowly.

Step 2: Cut the White Part

Use your knife to cut the pearl onions or the white part. You will find it at the root end before the green part starts. After cutting the pearl onions, you can repeat the process to cut the green portion. You can use a chef knife to get perfect shapes and sizes.

Step 3: Slice Onions

You can slice the onion by chopping it in a circular motion. It will help you to make thinly sliced onions. If you want, you can also cut the onion in angles. You can move the blade in back and forth motions to make slices. With these motions, you can get thin onion curls. You can use thin slices to garnish grilled meat or baked potato.

 

How to Cut Scallions Using Kitchen Shears

If you want to make perfect curls, it is better to use kitchen shears. You can also use scissors. Both will help to make onion curls. Here are the step-by-step instructions to get onion curls using your kitchen shear.

Step 1: Hold a Bunch of Scallions

Rinse onions in cold water and dry them up. Hold the bunch of spring onions together between the thumb and your index finger.

Step 2: Dice into Small Slices

Use the kitchen shear to dice spring onions into small slices. You will get an intense flavor in your food.

Step 3: Cut It Directly

You do not need a cutting board while using your kitchen shear. You can cut scallions directly into the cooking pan.

By following these simple steps, you can cut spring onions effortlessly. If you want to know other ways to make cutting proper for different recipes, you can go through the following.

 

Different Ways To Cut Green Onions

• You can use your cutting board and knife to cut spring onions and get different shapes. Place the onions on your cutting board. Use your non-dominant hand to keep onions in one place. Now hold a knife in your dominant hand and slide it back and forth to cut scallions. While using this method, you can make 1/8-inch thick pieces. However, you can make any size based on your usage purpose.

• You can also make scallions hairs. This method can get slices for garnishing or salads. As it makes thin slices, the flavor will not be that intense. You can slice onions at the extreme slant to make this cut. Make sure that the knife is parallel to the onion. You can make thick or thin hairs.

• You can make spring onion chunks. You can do this with straight or slant cuts. However, you will have to make large pieces. Scallion chunks can be the best for your stir-fry dishes. You can make 1/4- to 1/2-inch long chunks.

How To Store Green Onions

You can store spring onions for a few months. However, you will have to follow some steps to avoid spoiling during storage. Here are step-by-step instructions for your help.

Step 1: Remove Roots & Cut Scallions into Half

You will have to cut the roots of spring onions while storing them. Also, remove any soil from the green and white parts. Discard all the soiled leaves and damaged green ends. After this, you can cut them in half. By cutting them in half, you can ensure easy storage. The small sizes can fit any zip-lock or plastic bag.

Step 2: Dry the Onions Up

After cutting the onions, you will have to dry them up. You can remove any remaining moisture by patting the cuts.

Step 3: Get Paper Towels

Now take a paper towel for wrapping your chopped scallions. While using paper towels, you can get three sheets for one zip-lock bag. As you have cut them into half, you can use six sheets of towels to store them in two zip-lock bags.

Step 4: Use Labeling

After wrapping onions with paper towels, you will have to place them in zip-lock bags. Now, you can label the bag with the date. It is worth mentioning that you can refrigerate scallions in an airtight container for three to four months.

Store your green onions in your refrigerator and use them whenever needed. You can use them in salads or recipes. Also, you can make scallion pancakes. Yes, you can make delicious pancakes with a few ingredients.

 

Green Onion Pancakes Recipe

Green onion pancakes or scallion pancakes are easy to make. Here is the recipe you can consider to make the pancake at your home. Everyone will love the flavor. First, get all the ingredients and follow the amount to get the best result.

Ingredients

• 1 cup of hot water
• 3 cups of all-purpose flour
• 1 cup of chopped spring onions
• 1/2 cup of the cold water
• Ground black pepper and salt to taste
• 1 and 1/2 tsp of vegetable oil
• A fourth cup of the softened butter

Step 1: Mix Flour & Hot Water

You can start by mixing the all-purpose flour and hot water in a bowl. Mix the flour properly to make soft pancakes.

Step 2: Add Cold Water

After mixing the hot water and flour, you will have to add cold water. Coldwater will ensure that there are no dry spots in the mixture. Once the mixture starts to thicken, use a deep dish. You can press the dough using your hand to make a ball.

Step 3: Wait for Thirty Minutes

After forming a ball, get a zip-lock bag and place the dough in it. Now, you can seal the bag and keep it for thirty minutes. The process will ensure proper mixing. Also, it will make your pancakes soft.

Step 4: Mix Other Ingredients

When your dough is resting in the bag, you can mix other ingredients. Take a bowl and mix chopped spring onions, pepper, and salt. Sprinkle the all-purpose flour onto the workstation. You will have to take the dough out of the bag and place it on the surface.

Step 5: Sprinkle the Spring Onion Mix

You will need a rolling pin to roll the dough and make thin triangle shapes. Before this, you will have to sprinkle the onion mix over the batter and then roll it.

Step 6: Create Shapes

Once the onion mixture blends with the dough, you will have to cut the dough into three inches pieces. Now, use the rolling pin to create circular motions.

Step 7: Cook the Pancake

Get your non-stick pan and heat it. Add some oil into the pan and once the oil becomes hot, place the pancakes into it with cooking tongs. Cook your pancakes for two to three minutes on each side on medium heat. Once you get the flaky appearance, you can remove them from the oil.

Now, your hot spring onion pancake is ready. You can have it with soy and sriracha. All your family members will appreciate your effort. Also, you can prepare healthy snacks with scallions to surprise your kids with something homemade delicious.

 

Wrapping It Up

Green onions can be the best for those looking for a cholesterol-free lifestyle. Also, scallions are sodium-free and can be perfect for those suffering from hypertension and thyroid. As they are low in calories, you can add them to your weight loss diet. These onions lack fat and sugar as well. Additionally, they are rich in folate, antioxidants, vitamin A, C, and K. They can boost your bone and overall health. Moreover, they can combat diabetes and weight-related disorders. All can add scallions to their diet regardless of age.