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Galia Melon
The Galia melon has a lightly netted golden yellow rind with a pale glacial green succulent flesh that has a signature spicy sweet flavor with tropical and perfumed aromatics.
Sharlyn Melon
The Sharlyn melon has a cracked skin with tan and yellow-orange coloring. Superficially resembling an elongated Cantaloupe, the Sharlyn does not possess the sweet unctuous flavor of Cantaloupes, rather a more restrained balance of sweetness
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.
| LaCasse Maritime | Bothell WA | 206 545 2201 |
| Solace & the Moonlight Lounge | Encinitas CA | 760-753-2433 |
| US Grant Hotel Main | San Diego CA | 619-232-3121 |
| Tom Hams Light House | San Diego CA | 619-291-9110 |
| Roy's San Diego | San Diego CA | 619-239-7697 |
| Davanti Enoteca | San Diego CA | 858-519-5060 |
| Burlap | San Diego CA | 858 369 5700 |
| Georges at the Cove | San Diego CA | 858-454-4244 |
| J six | San Diego CA | 619-531-8744 |
| Wine Vault & Bistro | San Diego CA | 619-295-3939 |
| French Gourmet | Pacific Beach CA | 858-488-1725 |
| Bridges at Rancho Santa Fe | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-759-6063 |
| Rancho Valencia | Del Mar CA | 858-756-1123 |
| Hotel Del Coronado 1500 Restaurant | Coronado CA | 619-435-6611 |
| Paradise Point Resort Baleen | San Diego CA | 858-490-6363 |
| Embassy Suites Downtown | San Diego CA | 619-239-2400 ext 700 |
| Hyatt Islandia | San Diego CA | 619-224-1234 |
| Delicia's | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-756-8000 |
| Jake's Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-755-2002 |
| Pacifica Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-792-0505 |
| Hilton Carlsbad Oceanfront & Spa | Carlsbad CA | 760-602-0800 |
| The Shores | La Jolla CA | 858-459-8271 |
| Lei Lounge | San Diego CA | 619-813-2272 |
| Ritual Tavern | San Diego CA | 619-283-1618 |
| Bee Green Diet | San Diego CA | 858-551-1104 |
| Whisknladle | San Diego CA | 858-551-7575 |
| Marine Room | San Diego CA | 858-551-4676 |
| Cucina Urbana | San Diego CA | 619-239-2222 |
| Fish 101 | Encinitas CA | 415-308-5572 |
| The Pearl Hotel | San Diego CA | 877-732-7573 |
| Martinis above Fourth | San Diego CA | 619-400-4500 |
| Leroy's Kitchen & Lounge | Coronado CA | 619-522-6890 |
| Cal A Vie | Vista CA | 760-945-2055 |
| The Haven | San Diego CA | 619-964-3778 |
| Table 926 | San Diego CA | 858-539-0926 |
| Crab Catcher La Jolla | San Diego CA | 858-454-9587 |
| Piatti | San Diego CA | 858-454-1589 |
| Lauberge Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-259-1515 |
| Eat Well With Mel | Chula Vista CA | 858-210-2553 |
| Cafe Chloe | San Diego CA | 619-232-3242 |
| Happy Pantry | San Diego CA | 858-449-4666 |
| Bernard'O Restaurant | San Diego CA | 858-487-7171 |
Recipe Ideas
Recipes that include Spring Onions. One
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Hillcrest Farmers Market Near San Diego, California, United States About 48 days ago Spotter's comments : Sage Mountain Farm has spring onions by the handful today at the market. |
