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Maui Onions
Two characteristics set the Maui onion apart from other yellow onions: the high sugar and high moisture content of its flesh.
Cantaloupe Melon
The cantaloupe is defined by two elements: its roughly netted stone and green colored skin and its aromatic orange-coral colored flesh. When perfectly ripe, the flesh is juicy, unctuous and sweet.
Seasons/Availability
Although Spring onions have a peak season during spring months, they are available year round.
Current Facts
The spring onion is unique to the onion family as its bulbous root never fully develops like the common onion. It is also known as a green onion or a scallion, though its oblong bulbs are harvested at a much larger diameter than scallions. Each plant produces a singular underground bulb with multiple vertical green leaves above ground.
Description/Taste
Spring onions are harvested primarily for their bulbous roots. The roots have a thin, moist, paper-white skin with a snow white flesh that is crisp, savory and sweet. The green stems are hollow and can be more pungent and dry than the roots.
Applications
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. Saute sliced spring onions, ginger and tomato until cooked and thickened, then use as a gravy for chicken. Saute diced spring onions until browned and crisp, then toss with fresh fettucine, ricotta and top with a fried duck egg. Slowly cook until caramelized, then stir into mashed potatoes or cream of potato soup. Spring onions keep, refrigerated for one to two weeks.
Ethnic/Cultural Info
The spring onion is the only member of the onion family commonly associated with Japanese cooking. In fact, there are several spring onion varieties specifically cultivated in Japan.
Featured Restaurants
Restaurants currently purchasing this product as an ingredient for their menu.
Recipe Ideas
Recipes that include Spring Onions. One
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Although Spring onions have a peak season during spring months, they are available year round.
Current Facts
The spring onion is unique to the onion family as its bulbous root never fully develops like the common onion. It is also known as a green onion or a scallion, though its oblong bulbs are harvested at a much larger diameter than scallions. Each plant produces a singular underground bulb with multiple vertical green leaves above ground.
Description/Taste
Spring onions are harvested primarily for their bulbous roots. The roots have a thin, moist, paper-white skin with a snow white flesh that is crisp, savory and sweet. The green stems are hollow and can be more pungent and dry than the roots.
Applications
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. Saute sliced spring onions, ginger and tomato until cooked and thickened, then use as a gravy for chicken. Saute diced spring onions until browned and crisp, then toss with fresh fettucine, ricotta and top with a fried duck egg. Slowly cook until caramelized, then stir into mashed potatoes or cream of potato soup. Spring onions keep, refrigerated for one to two weeks.
Ethnic/Cultural Info
The spring onion is the only member of the onion family commonly associated with Japanese cooking. In fact, there are several spring onion varieties specifically cultivated in Japan.
Featured Restaurants
Restaurants currently purchasing this product as an ingredient for their menu.
| US Grant Hotel Grill | San Diego CA | 619-232-3121 |
| Eddie V's La Jolla | San Diego CA | 858-459-5500 |
| Georges at the Cove | San Diego CA | 858-454-4244 |
| Table 926 | San Diego CA | 858-539-0926 |
| Savory | Encinitas CA | 760-597-8989 |
| Wine Vault & Bistro | San Diego CA | 619-295-3939 |
| Cafe Chloe | San Diego CA | 619-232-3242 |
| Piatti | San Diego CA | 858-454-1589 |
| Cirque Du Soleil Totem | Del Mar CA | 702-513-2146 |
| Knotty Barrel | San Diego CA | 619-269-7156 |
| The Keating Lounge and Restaurant | San Diego CA | 619-814-5700 |
| J six | San Diego CA | 619-531-8744 |
| Red Light District | San Diego CA | 619-255-2800 |
Recipe Ideas
Recipes that include Spring Onions. One
is easiest, three is harder.
