How to Keep Scallions Fresh For a Month in the Fridge
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Scallions, AKA green onions, are mainly used for garnish. The white part has the same sharp, sweet, and somewhat spicy flavors as an onion, and the green part has a fresh and milder chive flavor. Both parts of scallions can be eaten raw or cooked and are easy to work with. They add color to the dish, making your meal more appetizing.
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The only problem with scallions, like most leafy vegetables, is that they get wilted easily in the fridge. To prevent this from happening, you need to store them properly. The reasons why they wilt quickly are due to the dry air in the fridge and the dirt that they come with. If you want to keep green onions fresh for longer, try this tip by Souped Up Recipes.
This storing method also works with other herbs, such as cilantro and rosemary.
What You Need to Keep Scallions Fresh in Fridge
- scissors
- jar or cup
- water
- tall bottle (make sure the diameter is bigger than the jar)
How to Keep Green Onions Fresh
Step 1:
Cut the rubber bands. Remove the yellow, wilted, and broken leaves. Trim off the ends with scissors and clean the white part as well.
Step 2:
Rinse them thoroughly to wash any dirt as it will speed up the rotting process. The cleaner the scallions are the longer they will stay fresh. Shake off excess water. You don’t have to dry them completely.
Step 3:
Fill a jar or cup with 1/2 inch clean water. Place the scallions inside with the roots touching the water.
Step 4:
Take a tall plastic bottle and cut the top part. Use it to cover the scallions. You don’t have to perfectly seal it. Place in the fridge.
How to Keep Scallions Fresh For a Month in the Fridge
