It is not that easy to cut spring onions correctly.
Are you wondering how it works?
Then we have a trick for you.
With their mildly spicy taste, the so-called
spring
onions
or
spring
onions
refine
every main course.
Unlike normal onions *, the spiciness of spring onions does not make you cry and is therefore something for those who hates table onions.
Spring onions: how healthy are they?
In the mouth, the miracle onions have
anti-inflammatory and germicidal
effects
, and
they
also
relieve
cold symptoms
.
They are also rich in
vitamin C
, because they contain
twice the amount of the vitamin
than normal onions.
In addition, they are more digestible for the stomach and, due to the sharp difference
, according to
the
Federal Center for Nutrition
, also
better for digestion
.
Cutting technique of spring onions
Before you start cutting your fresh spring onions, please do not forget to clean them first.
This works best under lukewarm water.
Then dry the onions a little.
Then you can start cutting: We will explain the best
preparation and cutting technique
for your spring onions:
First cut off only the
roots
, because both the green and the white part of the spring onion are edible.
In the event that the upper end of the leaf style no longer looks so fresh, cut off
a three-finger-wide piece from
the
green part.
The
outer casing sheet
with a fine incision by stripping
to remove
.
You should remove these, as they are usually not quite as fresh and appear dried or withered.
Starting with the upper green part, cut the leaf stalks diagonally into
fine strips
.
Then cut the white piece of spring onion
into slices
.
Spring onion: ways of preparation
The chopped onions can either
be used raw
, for example in salads, in quark or in yoghurt as a dip, as well as in
warm dishes
, such as when preparing meat or fried potatoes.
Spring onions are also often used in Asian dishes from the
wok
.
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Tips: This is how to handle the onions
Spring onions can also be enjoyed warm.
Care should be taken
not to
boil or fry
them
too hot
, otherwise they will lose their unique aroma.
When shopping, make sure the spring onions are still
crisp
.
You can recognize the freshness of the spring onions by the
long, light green leaves
that should be pointed.
Also, the white ends should look intact and the
roots should be small and short
.
The spring onions usually survive in the vegetable drawer for a maximum of a week.
However, there is a trick to keep them fresher longer: simply wrap the spring onions in a
damp cloth
and store them in the refrigerator.
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