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Scallions

Scallions (also called green onions or bunching onions) are a long-season allium at Cold Springs Organics — milder and more delicate than storage onions, with a crisp bite in both the green tops and the white bases. They’re used raw and cooked.

  • Refrigerate standing upright in a glass with a little water, loosely covered — they stay fresh and crisp for up to a week.
  • Alternatively, wrap in a damp paper towel in a bag.

Rinse under cold water. Trim the root end. Both the white base and the green tops are used — the white is sharper and benefits from cooking; the green tops are best raw as a garnish or added at the end.

  • Grilled whole — brush with oil and grill over high heat 2–3 minutes until charred and tender.
  • Sautéed — slice the white parts and cook as you would onions in a stir-fry or egg dish.
  • Raw garnish — slice green tops thin and scatter over soups, noodles, tacos, or fried rice.

Scallion pancakes — mix sliced scallions into a simple flour-and-water dough, pan-fry until golden and crispy, and serve with a soy-sesame dipping sauce.