Read on, to find out how to use each your cooking.
Chris Valdesis a Miami-based celebrity chef and caterer
What Is A Green Onion?
Green onions are often also called scallions, and areseen in countless dishes.
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Here is what they look and taste like.
They are similar but younger than spring onions, which have larger white bulbs.
The stems of green onions are also hollow, with a slight crunch when fresh.
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Taste
Scallions are best known for having a mild onion flavor.
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What Is A Chive?
Chives have an even more subtle onion taste than green onions.
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They are most frequently used raw as a finishing garnish, as they wilt quite quickly when cooked.
What Is A Garlic Chive?
The plot thickens, because theres also garlic chives to consider.
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Differences Between Chives And Green Onions
Chives and green onions may look similar but they are different.
Here are some key differences between the two types of onions.
Here’s what Valdez advises:
