Peel off the thin ‘silver skin’ on scallions if you don’t want it in the cut pieces

If your scallions have a thin silvery outer skin, peel it off before slicing for a cleaner result.

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scallions (spring onions)

Better texture

Look for a thin outer membrane (described as a silver skin). Some people leave it on, but you can peel and pull it off before trimming tips and cutting.

The short version

Optional: remove the thin outer skin before slicing

What you need

handsUse fingers to peel/pull the skin

What goes wrong

Slicing with the papery/silvery skin still attached

Peel it off first if you want a cleaner bite/look

Why it works

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