Green Onion Curls
Comments: Green onion curls are frequently used as a garnish in Chinese cooking.
Servings: 6 to 8 curls
  • 6 to 8 fresh medium green onions
  • Cold water
  • 10 to 12 ice cubes
  • Trim bulbs from onions at point where stems begin to turn green.
  • Trim remaining stems to a lenght of about 4 inches [10 cm], cutting off tops if necessary.
  • Reserve bulbs and remaining tops for another use.
  • Using a sharp knife, cut each section of the green stems lengthwise into very thin strips down to the beginning of the stem, cutting about 6 to 8 strips in each stem.
  • Fill a medium or large bowl half full with cold water.
  • Add green onions, then ice cubes.
  • Refrigerate until green onions curl, about 1 hour.
  • Drain green onion curls.
  • Use as garnish.