Trim scallions by removing the root end and any damaged outer layers
Cut off the root end and peel away any tough or wilted outer parts before washing and slicing.
Start by removing the very bottom/root portion and any limp or damaged pieces. This gives you clean, usable scallion stalks before you move on to washing and cutting.
The short version
- Remove unusable ends and damaged layers before washing/slicing
What you need
- chef’s knife
- cutting board
How to do it
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Peel off and discard any tough/wilted outer layers.
If an outer layer is slimy or dry, remove it.
Watch this step
What goes wrong
Leaving damaged outer layers on and slicing them into the dish
Peel them off first so only fresh layers get cut
Why it works
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