Is scallion and spring onion the same?? If its not, can anyone kindly explain how can I identify them?
December 12, 2009 by
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I’m planning to make takoyaki (octopus balls) and I’m quite new to cooking.. I really don’t know the difference between…. different vegetable tthat may look alike,.please help,. thankx,. ^-^
Yes, spring onions and scallions are the same thing. That is some undertaking for a new cook! Good Luck
Scallions (spring onions) are most commonly referred to as green onions in the United States. They are a variety of young onions with a long, thin white base that has not yet developed into a bulb and long straight green stalks that look like giant chives. Both the white base and the green stalks are commonly eaten.
Scallions have a milder flavor than mature onions, but a bit stronger than chives. The tops of these green onions may be used as a substitute for chives in many recipes.
Although scallions (green onions) may be cooked, either whole or chopped, they are perhaps most enjoyed fresh as in salads, as a crudite or as a last minute topper for sauces.
Scallion and Green onion are the same.
Spring onion has two meanings:
* onion from the Spring crop
* green onion
they’re the same…..do octopusses?octopi? have balls?
I agree. Ambitious! Very impressive. Here’s a tip learned from a long line of kitchen disasters: Have a back-up plan. I don’t mean to discourage you. Au contraire. Having a back-up plan will give you the confidence to cook without fear of total failure.
There’s a good picture of scallions on Wikipedia.
scallion = spring onion = green onions