Description

Green onions and scallions are just immature onions that are pulled from the ground before a prominent bulb has formed and their tops are still green. Scallions are considered younger than a green onion because they should not have a bulb, while green onions should have a miniature bulb. Both the bulb and bright green tops are edible, and are sold in bunches. Recipes will call for using either just the white part, or both the white and green part of the green onion or scallion. Generally, the white part is cooked, and the green part is used as a garnish or in cold preparations. In a pinch you can substitute the green part for chives.