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

Scallions

葱Cōng

An aromatic also called green onions.

Type
Aromatics

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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这道菜里有葱吗?

Does this dish contain Scallions?

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