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Spring Onion
Allium fistulosum
Allium FamilyYoung Allium cepa or Allium fistulosum — including the green tops, spring onions are NOT NONG in any form.
About Spring Onion
Spring onions (scallions) are young onion plants harvested before the bulb fully forms. Both the white bulb and green tops are alliums and NOT NONG safe. They frequently appear in Chinese and Indo-Chinese dishes.
🍳 Cooking Tips
Spring onions are NOT NONG. In Indo-Chinese dishes like fried rice, substitute with shredded cabbage for crunch and fresh coriander for color.
🔄 NONG-Safe Substitutes
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Are the green parts of spring onion NONG safe?▼
No. Both the white bulb and green tops of spring onions are alliums and NOT NONG safe. The entire plant is excluded.
What replaces spring onion in NONG fried rice?▼
Use shredded cabbage for crunch, fresh coriander for color, and a pinch of asafoetida for the allium-like aroma.