How to Store Spring Onion for Months

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[@E_Angel03]

For people who want to store it fresh (not frozen, like the video).... 1. Make sure your onion is dry no water 2. Wrap it completely in a paper towel... do not stuff it together! 3. Store the wrapped spring onion inside of a sealed ziplock bag, squeeze out air 4. Store in the crisper drawer of your fridge. Mine lasts for up to 1 month ... if you notice the paper towel getting moist change the paper towel and replace with new ones. I change sometime just once or not at all

[@shalanathomas7751]

Thank you!

[@hazeldmello5800]

Thanks for the tip.

[@sheatopianvillage_2336]

This is quite helpful. Thank you! Quick question (though it's been 2 years..); should one want to store in a storage bowl in the refrigerator or freezer, can the bowl be lined with the paper towels as done with the zip lock bags?

[@E_Angel03]

@@sheatopianvillage_2336 I have never tried this in a storage bowl (so I am not sure). I use a ziplock bag because I am able to squeeze the air out before putting in the fridge.

[@Jessierae81]

I do this with herbs like basil, cilantro, parsley etc. It works great!!

[@paulmunro3175]

Great idea for the single crowd or those who simply like to buy on sale and store. Thanks. I'm sick of throwing out food.

[@moix5799]

I totally agree I live alone and hated how much I was wasting and have been able to freeze so many veg and fruit I never knew you could. It's great as you can just take a handful and the rest are there for another day. I'm also just getting into fermenting and have just tried the sauerkraut I've made and it's delicious.

[@Dreamskater100]

Yes me too. Horrible to waste.

[@gstkitchen]

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[@johnwang9914]

I was expecting you to plant the bulbs in a flower pot. Best way to keep it fresh is to keep it alive.

[@Leo29568]

Will it thrive if you planted them. Never tried it. I should.

[@deniecedonnafield4749]

@@Leo29568 not only will they thrive they'll keep growing greens you keep harvesting two or three times! I just don't cut them all the way down, I go a little further up where they start to fork apart. I suppose what I'm saying I only want the green part let the other keep growing. You can can plant it shorter but it takes longer and I want to keep harvesting the shafts. Hope this helps!

[@Leo29568]

@@deniecedonnafield4749 Thanks for the information Deniece. Much appreciated.🙂

[@deniecedonnafield4749]

@@Leo29568 ❤️ you can also do the same with celery just leave it as a clump at the bottom the same way you would do the green onions, you can do the same with garlic cloves but I haven't been very successful. And Ginger, I live under trees so I don't have much sun. You can do the same with iceberg lettuce. You can also grow carrots the same way! They were route from the top, KZbin has a lot to offer wonderful teachers

[@Leo29568]

@@deniecedonnafield4749 Yes, I have seen root vegetables like carrots, sweet potatoes and ginger sprout well when left too long in the fridge or pantry. I have not tried growing any of these before. Will try growing them now. So celery can be grown this way as well. Thanks so much for the tips Deniece. Shall try growing them.🥰

[@SainyaHokage]

You should change the title into '' How to freeze green onions for months. ''

[@puto143a]

Why?

[@deepsworld6148]

how to get more spring onions from the base kzbin.info/www/bejne/paCxlo2Al6pomJY

[@0110rroberts]

@@puto143a because some people came here thinking it was going to keep fresh green onions "fresh" for months.

[@farmgrl]

So true

[@DC-pp8xf]

Whether frozen or fresh, they are still being stored. The title is accurate.

[@montauklongisland4080]

You can also store them in a glass with a bit of water. Then cover with a produce bag. Works great!

[@sheatopianvillage_2336]

You mean the fresh spring onions with the roots still attached, or after cleaning and chopping them up?

[@rockthecraft]

with roots still attached@@sheatopianvillage_2336

[@SwatiPatelnz]

This is a great idea - plus they are already washed & chopped so saves time when you want to use them.

[@gstkitchen]

Thanks for sharing your experience

[@Maplecook]

I use most of the scallion, and then I plant the root part in a flower pot in my driveway. They start to grow again. Every time I need green onion, I just cut more of the green part off and use it. The root in the ground will keep sending up new shoots. All my plants are supermarket saves like this, and some of them have been going strong for 4 years or so. Always super fresh. Always organic. No need to worry about storage. Haha

[@michaeltadros3151]

Can the pot survive in the winter? Like in upstate New York?

[@Maplecook]

@@michaeltadros3151 I live in Canada, so my guess is that you're good!✌️💯 You can see my pots for yourself at the end of one of my videos.

[@virginiagarland6602]

First the problem with the jar is that the lid will be frozen and harder to remove til it thaws a little. What I do is use a empty coffee creamer container (they are clear) put the cut up onions in, freeze and simply open the life and shake out the contents. Works like a charm.

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[@denisehall4818]

Thanks,when you are self isolating this tip could come in handy

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[@neville3151]

When they are frozen, ice crystals puncture the cell walls leaving a product that taste like lawn clippings.

[@burneggroll]

Dry before and after chopping. Freezing with all the wetness shown in the video results in mushy onion tops (good for frying).

[@nyslor1982]

Do they have the same texture if you do dry them before and after you defrost them?

[@trumplostlol3007]

@@nyslor1982 Unlike squash, you don't need any texture for green onions. Once you cook green onions, they will become very "flimpsy" anyway.

[@trumplostlol3007]

The ONLY problem with freezing vegetables is texture, not taste. If your green onion is in a concealed bag, the taste really don't change much after freezing.

[@gstkitchen]

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[@melissarmt7330]

You can also cut the green off and cook with it right away and put the white bulb with roots into a glass of water. It'll regrow if it's got a little sun and that way you'll have at least two harvests out of each batch of onions.

[@meauxjeaux431]

A hell of a lot more than two harvests if you plant them in dirt. I get MANY harvests in the course of 6 months. Keep the bottom 3 inches and plant them 2 inches deep. then Just go outside and cut off whatever amount you need, whenever you want fresh ones. Cut 3 inches above the soil level. They regenerate in two weeks.

[@fnuheeralall6495]

Bcj O.

[@yvonnekiri1399]

Done this and thankyou

[@fernlow4235]

@@meauxjeaux431 - I always do that; when seeded I will grow from seeds.

[@Anione111]

@@meauxjeaux431 Please upload a video. I am sure it would help so many.

[@grasivasg3989]

To the 1% people seeing this Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

[@ms.rosann]

Thanks ! I freeze peppers and I am so happy to have them when I want to make my meals

[@gstkitchen]

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[@dmaifred]

I find it best to freeze things like this first open on a tray or colander over night then once frozen (chest freezer is best) to then put in bags. This stops all those extra crystals of moisture forming. Great for peppers, berries etc etc.

[@gstkitchen]

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[@bellysize]

Agreed. I chop onions. Spread on a sheet to freeze in freezer. Once frozen I transfer to a Ziploc bag or vacuum seal. No clumping.

[@anonymousok9089]

Great for cooking, I don’t think they will be any good for salad once they’re thawed

[@Dreamskater100]

Thanks, I was wondering about that.

[@ninaczinkota6059]

@@Dreamskater100 no not good for salads but if you use in cooked dishes it works well. also i pan fry to thaw out first.

[@SaritaGardner]

You should use fresh ingredients for salads.

[@ChineseCookingChannel]

Great idea for storing Spring Onion for months.

[@gstkitchen]

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[@tony_25or6to4]

You should put the white part with roots in water. They will continue to grow.

[@PlantBaePapi]

Tony P seriously? I have a hydroponic system for umm some greens I grow. I love green onions and hate buying them because I don’t need a full bunch at a time, and usually goes to waste. I’d rather grow mine.

[@marlenewest7745]

THATS WHAT I JUST JUST GOING TO SAY. PUT IN A JAR OF WATER THEY KEEP GROWING U CAN CUT AND USE RIGT IN YOUR KITCHEN. 👍

[@Chevignay]

How to chop and freeze spring onion..

[@gstkitchen]

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[@Lela70]

That's what I do. It works great, and I don't have wasted onions.

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[@louf7178]

Great? Anytime I've tried this, they're soggy - but I still use them

[@trishl4336]

I plant mine. I get about 3-4 months of good growth out of them before I have to replace them. And I have green onions whenever I need them. I probably average about 6-8 harvests or more.

[@sallypyle8792]

Trish, in a flower pot inside? Thanks.

[@gstkitchen]

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[@mommah5636]

It works for me. I make bunch of those ready for my fried rice or fried noodles. Just line your container with paper towels to absorb excess moisture.

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[@alexfcukallha7109]

Thanks for sharing this tricks.. it works

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[@marionwong1038]

Wipe each with paper towels chop the whole thing and bagged, place in the freezer can keep for a year or longer.

[@Cubanflowers]

sweetie hi... that's what i do.. wash and clean .... well well.. with hot water.. then ice cold water.. wrap in paper towel ...place in produce bags that i borrow from the market.... and then place in the freezer lasts forever!.... i only chop off the.. ends.... be blessed

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[@casperwallace9685]

You can also clean our a plastic juice bottle and cut them to fit, fill it up and freeze - shake them apart when frozen in the bottle and just pour them into what ever your making and pop back in the freezer. I have done that for months

[@gstkitchen]

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[@anandverlekar2048]

Very nice idea

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[@adityatambuskar555]

Wow..Best method ever...thanks for sharing.

[@0110rroberts]

if you don't want to freeze your onions you can keep them in a jar or vase with enough water to cover the bulbs and cover it up with a plastic bag in the fridge, this will keep them fresh longest. works very well. i also like to do this with my celery but i don't bag that. you do need to keep the water changed though i don't like to let the water go very long myself.

[@gstkitchen]

Thanks for sharing your experience

[@kerwynbrat5771]

Not sure why you would do this as fresh is readily available and frozen does change in texture and flavor. Generally this is used uncooked as a fresh ingredient.

[@Anione111]

I guess it is to avoid wastage, which is ingrained into the psyche of some cultures. The green onions are sold in pre-packaged bunches and may be too much for a small meal for one or two people. This is an option to store it and use it for another meal. Certainly, it will not taste like the fresh ones, but may impart some flavor and avoid buying another bunch and wasting half of that too.

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[@SatishGauns]

wow great.. thank you

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[@westernrider100]

Mush !!!!!!!!!!!!!! And the white parts [ Roots ],they taste great. Bring out the inner child, dip the white end into salt and eat it.

[@bilbil7331]

@wesrern...or better yet wrap it in a tortilla and eat it. or to serve whole at dinner ....take a glass put about an inch of water in the glass put them whole in the glass and set on table to use.

[@grasivasg3989]

I just learned something new

[@gstkitchen]

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[@grasivasg3989]

Much appreciated for sharing nice ideas

[@gstkitchen]

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[@alexfcukallha7109]

Thank you for this helpful trick

[@gstkitchen]

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[@lcg5790]

Thanks, good idea. I do the very same for parsley, basil, chervil and dill. It works so well.

[@shalanathomas7751]

And is the flavour maintained as fresh produce?

[@shreyamehta992]

Wow best idea. Thank you.

[@gstkitchen]

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[@embracethebright1587]

OMG, I also use those ice cream containers. I use them for when I go bulk shopping.

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[@nadogrl]

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[@mickzenyhughes8291]

Thanks for the tip.

[@gstkitchen]

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[@dr.cassandradmello8623]

Great Idea.. love this trick. Thank you very much

[@gstkitchen]

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[@martyrose]

I put scallions and parsley upright in a container of water, cover it with a plastic bag, store it in the fridge, and change the water every couple of days. They keep for weeks, maybe months if they lasted that long.

[@novembersky3749]

: )

[@gstkitchen]

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[@bajikakitchen7362]

Nice sharing dear

[@lawrencethompson3805]

I buy them and stick them in a glass of water and a couple of days later replant them in a plant pot and just cut them off at about the white leaving them in the soil and you will allways have fresh, they even live through winter I have some over 2 years they just keep on re-sprouting

[@novembersky3749]

will try, thanks!

[@naomiemoore5725]

Yes! I have been growing them for decades like this. I am in zone 9 in So CA and they grow year round for me. I have them in pots and in ground all over the place. Free pest control too.

[@gstkitchen]

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[@grimTales1]

I never thought you could freeze spring onions, good idea

[@directorops8727]

Good idea.excellent

[@SatishGauns]

Good for cooking different recipes. This will save lot of time.

[@gstkitchen]

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[@adityatambuskar555]

Nice. Thank you for this ideas. 👍

[@gstkitchen]

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[@jamesryan6224]

Tip. Dry them, lay them flat, freeze, then bag and freeze. They wont clump or become slimy.

[@gstkitchen]

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[@lillizabeth44]

Ok.......so this video, that is 2 years old. Just kindly appeared just hours after coming home from the grocery store with these onions. Daaang!

[@kaykayburki9035]

Same here hahahaha

[@gstkitchen]

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[@libertyann439]

I just wrap them whole in paper towels. They need to stay dry. They last a few weeks.

[@jasondaniel918]

I do the same thing. It seems a lot less hassle than this video's suggestion.

[@wvob6752]

They even last longer if you change the paper towels so there's no wetness or condensation.

[@johannasieders-english3974]

I have been doing that with most of the vegetables that do no freeze well. Celery, lettuce,leafy greens. Some vegetables I parboil, dry, spread on a cookie sheet, then freeze. Then store in freezer. Take out 1/2 cup, or more or less. They never stiick together. Same with fruits, ground meats after they're cooked, bacon in the oven . Just use 2 slices for sandwich or wrap or whatever, nothing clumps together.

[@gstkitchen]

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[@zieruc3271]

Yes you can freeze them but how about the taste? I think by freezing them you will obviously loose the taste.

[@CyberMachine]

It doesn't but it's limp

[@gstkitchen]

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[@alexfcukallha7109]

Woowww great

[@gstkitchen]

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[@peachesb-georgia1125]

Thanks... I already store my green onions similar... never thought about freezing them though... will give it a try...

[@gstkitchen]

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[@grasivasg3989]

Nice option

[@rosemaryhabib1031]

I like it fresh .I wrap it with newspaper and last a week

[@gstkitchen]

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[@KindCountsDeb3773]

Yes, this answered a question I had about freezing this vegetable. I assumed that only "flash" freezing would work. This is helpful !

[@priscillarobb647]

deborah lariscy , freeze most of our green onions and have a whole year supply of them.😉

[@gstkitchen]

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[@SatishGauns]

Thank you, it was 100% usefull

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[@tammyreinsel9450]

Thank you. Very helpful.

[@gstkitchen]

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[@adityatambuskar555]

Nice... now I will save my time.

[@gstkitchen]

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[@QueenGoddessYume]

Wrap mine individually in dry towels and bag. I use mine in 6 or 8 weeks so not sure how long they last after that. Reality is they are cheap and i use them frequently.

[@Anione111]

What a waste of paper....and trees!

[@QueenGoddessYume]

I never said I used paper towels. How many trees have you planted. I've planted too numerous to count. You can take your judgmental self to another comment. I am the original tree hugger.😡

[@gstkitchen]

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[@deniserutherford9250]

Thank u so much👍... Do u know how many bags of scallions I have thrown away instead of freezing them 🤔

[@Anione111]

It always astounds those from Asian countries how much wastage of food happens in the West. Just the waste could feed a small country!

[@gstkitchen]

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[@furrybear57]

as a single bachelor, i did not know you could do this. Thanks. Now next time i want to cook Chinese or Mexican and need some green onion, i don't need to run to the store each and every time.

[@gstkitchen]

Thanks for sharing your experience

[@SD-mm5uh]

How funny I save the gelato jars to for spices. Thanks for the tip have a good night 👍💙

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[@alovinstory2282]

Amazing thanks for sharing

[@gstkitchen]

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[@naomiemoore5725]

I use that amount of onions in a matter of days! If I buy any, I plant the root ends. Have them growing everywhere.

[@thedoctor7247]

Can you give me the details, im lookinf for food ways to make them last longer.

[@naomiemoore5725]

@@thedoctor7247 What do you need to know? I use them up quickly, which is why I grow my own. If you need to store them for any length of time, place in a zip lock bag and suck all the air out of them. Air is the enemy.

[@thedoctor7247]

@@naomiemoore5725 How long do they last? Do you have them for a set amount of time? How about the quality? Does it remain the same or does it decrease?

[@naomiemoore5725]

@@thedoctor7247 Best kept for a week to 10 days before they go south. I use so many and don't care for the texture after they have been frozen.

[@gstkitchen]

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[@peterjackson5995]

Do they lose their crunch being stored in the freezer?

[@gstkitchen]

Yes

[@ThuVo-ky1qy]

Cho hoi co rua hanh truoc khi freeze khong ?

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[@adityatambuskar555]

Wow.. nicely done

[@aidalaci6355]

Wowww unbelievable

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[@rahuljha5749]

Thank you very much for sharing

[@gstkitchen]

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[@lindagasaway2636]

I do as shown, except I put the rooted onion it a small glass bottle with filtered water and let it regrow. I kept mine in a bright, sunny widow.

[@gstkitchen]

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[@shihshihloo5955]

what about the taste and the fragrant? storing in the freezer sounds brilliant but after thawing at room temperature before cooking, will it turned mushy then?

[@asadb1990]

they should be fine for cooking. probably not raw.

[@gstkitchen]

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[@anjubhapat1635]

Very helpful thanks

[@gstkitchen]

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[@kimtaeyeonismyeverything]

Thank you so much! This is so helpful

[@Youviewfromprue]

Hi, why did you store the white ends separate to the green storks ?

[@gstkitchen]

store separate for different recipes

[@OutragedPufferfish]

Looks like the thin blue rubber bands on spring onions are an international thing 😆

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[@rebeccafoo]

If you wish to freeze them, cut 1/2 finely and 1/2 into 4 inches so you can use it for any dishes. OR put the whole bundle with the root, in a glass with 1/2 inch of water then cover it loosely with a plastic bag, put it in the door's shelf. It will not die for weeks, But please change the water whenever to take some green onion.

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[@Lavaqara]

Got it, will just touch it a number of times.

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[@OutragedPufferfish]

Question: do you have to put the white part and the green part in separate bags/containers?

[@gstkitchen]

Yes if in large quantity and different parts used for different recipes

[@yummyzone2023]

Amazing content

[@gstkitchen]

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[@imawesometheoriginal]

Thankyou for sharing!

[@gstkitchen]

Welcome

[@nighthawk_predator1877]

I have wasted sooo many green onions over the years. Thank you very much!!!

[@gstkitchen]

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[@ccc0424]

Great! Any tips for storing cilantro?

[@gstkitchen]

Check our cilantro video

[@WibbsTheAwesomeGamerHD]

I love Spring onions

[@foodandhealth8185]

Can't we freeze the white and green part together?

[@gstkitchen]

You can. For Different recipes it can be separated.

[@robertholtz]

The choice of music is such a bizarre mismatch to a video about prepping and storing produce. Makes zero sense.

[@simosc2]

And annoyingly loud

[@gstkitchen]

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[@jodrew1845]

That method is brilliant. I usuallystore my chopped scallions in the fridge for about a week to ten days but it never occurred to me to freeze my larger bunches. Thanks

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[@bridgetsaenz2774]

I been doing this for years also red bell pepper and others

[@mindbodyfit7338]

wrap springs with paper towel amd put in airtight container. it stays fresh and crunchy for month

[@gstkitchen]

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[@lizyliz970]

Do not cut any part. Clean and soak the whole green onion in clean tap water, keep in fridge (not frozen). Change the water every other day. Works for most vegetables and some might even grow during that period.

[@novembersky3749]

: )

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[@gappagoshti4709]

I'll try it

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[@limabravo8782]

What's the use it will get mushy..

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[@haritha090]

In which recepies we can use white part of the spring onion

[@gstkitchen]

Use as regular onion for good flavours

[@Anione111]

Great in omelettes.

[@thedoctor7247]

Or get a jar, add water, put them in without curting and have an infinite amount of fresh spring onions. Replace water daily for best results.

[@Tendowekwamandiya]

So do you have to put them in the fridge or outside

[@thedoctor7247]

@@Tendowekwamandiya i keep my outside, never had an issue

[@Tendowekwamandiya]

@@thedoctor7247 that was very helpful, thanks a million

[@thedoctor7247]

@@Tendowekwamandiya np, all the best

[@gstkitchen]

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[@dezandloper6838]

you also can put the undersides in soil and grow new onions!

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[@farshimelt]

What about if you like your spring onions whole?

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[@gstkitchen]

2 different parts used for different recipes

[@membear]

If you leave the bulbs in water they will continue to grow and then you can plant them and never have to buy them again.

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[@thebwillmill]

Gawd! Love that song! Good choice!

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[@paigeallen7479]

🤣 I died when I saw that talenti container! I have an entire cupboard dedicated to empty talenti containers! Use them for everything.

[@MomsYummyCooking]

Nice upload. Keep in touch.

[@vickykeichi]

I tried, once it thawed, it’s soaking wet.

[@erumomar5368]

Agreed

[@bespokeoriginaldesign761]

most things are. when your freezing delicate things. you throw em in sauces and soups etc.

[@Anione111]

Don't thaw them. Throw them in frozen into the dish you are making.

[@Dreamskater100]

@@bespokeoriginaldesign761 Thanks! So no good for salads then.

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[@steverundle8635]

Great music, original?

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[@beanetricemcdaniel249]

Glad I found this video I just purchased some a few days ago. And I wasn't aware that I could freeze it thank you. I was was just wondering why did you separate the bulbs? Do they taste better then the green part ija?

[@ducnguyen-iv9px]

Sometimes at the super market, I can get 4 bunches of green onions for 1 dollar. It’s so cheap that you don’t need to save them in the freezer for month and by the way, after freezing, the green onion will be burned.

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