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Orange Honeydew Melon
Oval-to-round and a delicious cross between a cantaloupe and a honeydew, the very fleshy juicy orangish-yellow pulp of the orange honeydew melon is encased in a hard very yellow matching rind.
Spring Onions
Spring onions are most often utilized raw. The whole onion can be flash blanched and grilled, which brings out more the robust and sweet elements of the onions, and makes them a bolder pair for fish and meats
Seasons/Availability
Garlic chive buds are available during the summer months.
Current Facts
Garlic chive buds are also known as flowering chives. Garlic chives are a bulbous perennial garden herb grown for both culinary and ornamental purposes.
Description/Taste
Garlic chive buds have a hollow green stem and yellow unopened oval buds . The buds have a pungent garlic flavor and aroma while the stems are more sweet, savory and crisp. If the stems reach beyond 8" in length the bottom can become fibrous and should be trimmed.
Applications
Garlic chive buds compliment noodles, broths, potatoes, eggs, mushrooms, tofu and shrimp. They are often used as a garnish and are a staple of Chinese cuisine. Garlic chive buds and their stems can be pickled and make a great accoutrement to charcuterie.
Geography/History
Garlic chive buds are native to Asia and Central and Northern Europe. They do not have incredible commercial economic value and are most often found in Asian markets, home gardens and small organic farms.
Recipe Ideas
Recipes that include Garlic Chive Buds. One
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