Onions, Green (Scallions)

Appears in
Professional Cooking: 8th Edition

By Wayne Gisslen

Published 2014

  • About
  • Identification: These are very young, immature bulb onions, sold with their stems. Scallions are almost always white varieties of onion, although red varieties can sometimes be found.
  • Evaluation: Scallions should have fresh, crisp green tops; little or no bulb formation at white part.
  • Preparation: Cut off roots and wilted ends of green tops. Amount of green left on varies with recipe or use.
  • Percentage Yield: 60–70%

Scallions