Green onions are the best! 3 super easy recipes

Vegetables are expensive

I've said it many times on note, but vegetables are expensive.

Especially leafy greens.

It's a real problem.

At times like this, it's best to go easy on the pricey vegetables. It's a good idea to choose reliable ingredients that are priced about the same as usual.

I've been buying green onions a lot lately.

Today, I'd like to talk about how to use green onions.

Recipe 1: As a garnish

Chop the white part of the green onion. That's it.

How simple.

Simple, yet perfect on top of natto.
On top of miso soup. On top of sashimi.

Just sprinkling them on makes everything taste so good.

Just a little bit of effort. Just chopping the green onions.

To be able to change the flavor this much with just that is such a great leverage of umami.

Recipe 2: As an ingredient in hot pots and soups

Just like in recipe 1, sprinkling chopped green onions into hot pots or soups makes an incredible difference in flavor.

When you have a little more time, try grilled green onions!

Cut the green onions into appropriate lengths.

Place them in a frying pan, drizzle generously with olive oil, and set to medium heat.

Set a timer for 3 to 5 minutes.

Basically, just leave them alone. When the timer goes off, give the pan a light shake.

Once the onions are nicely browned, they're done!

Add them along with the oil to a pot or miso soup.

It's just the best, isn't it? That savory aroma!

Someone I met at a campsite a long time ago taught me that the best camping food is simply grilled meat or vegetables.

Grilled green onions have a simple yet profound flavor that reminds me of that.

For hot pot season, use a thermal cooker. Just bring it to a boil, turn off the heat, and put it in the container. A stewed dish is finished while you leave it alone. A must-have cooking item with rising utility costs.

Recipe 3: Make it into ajillo

This is similar to recipe 2.

Sauté the chopped green onions in plenty of olive oil over medium heat.

Shake the pan every 5 minutes to brown them evenly, and it's done.

This time, plate it up and season with salt and pepper.

Green onions have a Japanese image, but with olive oil, salt, and pepper, they become completely Italian.

I like to eat them with a baguette. It's the best.

Have a strong coffee after your meal.
Hills coffee has the taste of a good old-fashioned coffee shop.

Summary

When you think of hot pot, you think of Chinese cabbage.

Of course, I buy Chinese cabbage too.

Like shabu-shabu salad with potherb mustard.

Or the ajillo from this time.

I also make frequent use of relatively inexpensive ingredients.
Eat plenty of delicious vegetables.
Build up your immunity to beat the cold wave.

Let's enjoy our food by arranging delicious vegetables like green onions, bean sprouts, potherb mustard, carrots, and more.

Bonus.

Mix with mayonnaise for a salad topping.
I always keep it in stock since it can be used all year round.

A classic weekend breakfast recipe.
Recreate that cafe taste at home.
With a Tefal frying pan, cleanup is a breeze.

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