Want to learn How to Cut Green Onions like a pro? This guide teaches you how to slice them into 4 different shapes to enhance the presentation of any dish. Green onion recipes and re-planting tips included.
Look over the green onions. Remove any wilted or dead outer layers (the green part).
Wash the onions under cool running water, scrubbing off any dirt you see.
Thoroughly pat the onions dry with a towel.
Line them up horizontally on a cutting board. Use a sharp knife to cut off about half an inch from the root (the white part) and the top 1 to 2 inches of the green part.
Circular
Bunch the onions together horizontally on the cutting board. Starting from the white part, move up to cut thick or thin circles. You can section this so you only chop the white part or cut the entire onion into circles.
Minced
Repeat the same steps for the circular cuts, but continue mincing the onions into smaller pieces.
Diagonal
Lay the onions in a flat horizontal layer on the cutting board. Slice them at a 45º angle to make angled cuts.
Curls or Shreds
Position the green ends in a vertical line on the cutting board. Make a slight diagonal angle to cut long, thin strips. The knife should be almost parallel to the scallion.