AI-generated ingredient illustration of fresh scallions, with white bulbs, roots, and tubular green leaves.

Aromatics · Ingredients

Scallions

葱

Cōng

An aromatic also called green onions.

A CLOSER LOOK

How to recognize it

Long green tops with pale bases.

In the kitchen

Use the pale parts in cooking and the green tops as garnish.

Recipes can use the white and green parts differently.

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