How to Chop Scallions

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Purchase scallions at your local supermarket or specialty foods store.

   If they came in a bag, then remove them from the bag. , Discard the wilted sections. , You can trim them either by tearing the brown ends off with your fingers or using a knife. , The scallion should be positioned with the green part angled down so that the hollowed leaf does not fill with water. , Dirt tends to get lodged just where the onion begins to turn green and branches out into individual leaves. , Wrap the dry scallions in another dry paper towel. , The paper towel will draw moisture away from the scallions and will help them to stay fresh for up to a week.
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   Step 2: Remove the rubber band that binds the scallions together.

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   Step 3: Pull off the wilted or brown layers from each scallion by grasping the wilted part and pulling downward.

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   Step 4: Trim the green tops of any brown ends.

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   Step 5: Place each scallion under a stream of cool water.

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   Step 6: Rub each scallion gently with your fingers to wash off any dirt and chemicals.

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   Step 7: Pat the scallions dry with a paper towel.

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   Step 8: Place the scallions and the paper towel into a resealable bag.

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