How to prepare a spring onion


How to prepare a spring onion
Delicious, young spring onions are a sure sign that spring is well and truly here. They need a particular preparation, but here's how to do it easily.
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Preparation
5 min.

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Stage 1
How to prepare a spring onion : Stage 1
Spring onions are very long, with a white base and green tops.

Stage 2 - ⌛ 1 min.
How to prepare a spring onion : Stage 2
Start by trimming off the rooty base.

Stage 3 - ⌛ 1 min.
How to prepare a spring onion : Stage 3
Then cut off the ends of the green tops, only keeping the greenest parts that still feel firm.

Stage 4 - ⌛ 1 min.
How to prepare a spring onion : Stage 4
Starting from the top, pull the outer skin of the onion...

Stage 5
How to prepare a spring onion : Stage 5
...downwards and off at the base.

Stage 6 - ⌛ 1 min.
How to prepare a spring onion : Stage 6
Rinse the trimmed onion.

Stage 7 - ⌛ 1 min.
How to prepare a spring onion : Stage 7
Then slice the onion thinly, starting with the white base...

Stage 8
How to prepare a spring onion : Stage 8
...up to the green tops.

Stage 9
How to prepare a spring onion : Stage 9
Your spring onion is ready to use in your recipe.
Remarks
Spring onions should always be really fresh, as they go soft on keeping and the green tops wilt rapidly.
Keeping: Once sliced, should be used the same day.
Source: Home made.
Nutritional information
Proteins CarbohydratesFats CaloriesEnergy
Per 100 g2 g RDI=3 %11 g RDI=4 %0 g41 kcal RDI=2 %172 kJ RDI=2 %
Whole recipe2 g RDI=4 %13 g RDI=5 %0 g51 kcal RDI=3 %215 kJ RDI=3 %
Whole recipe
The % figures are calculated in relation to the Recommended Dietary Intake , or RDI of 2,000 k-calories (or 8,400 k-joules) per day for a woman
How much will it cost?
For 1 spring onion
0.15 €
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