How to store green onion? Let me teach you a trick

Storing fresh scallions can be a challenge, as they tend to wilt and turn yellow quickly.

However, with a few simple tricks, you can keep them fresh for a year and enjoy them anytime.

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Below, I’ll show you how to do it.

Index

Materials

• Clean vase, bottle or can
• White sugar
• Water
• plastic film
• Sodium bicarbonate
• Paper towels
• Fresh keeping bag
• Scissors or knife

Procedure

1. Preparation of the green onions Remove the yellow and rotten leaves from the green onions. This part will not be preserved well and may affect the rest.
2. Vase method
   • Prepare a vase or any clean bottle or can.
   • Add a small amount of white sugar to the bottom of the vase.
   • Place the green onions vertically in the vase, as if they were a bouquet of flowers, and fill the vase with water until just the roots are covered.
   • Place the vase in a sunny place but not directly exposed to the sun.
   • Change the water every 3-4 days to keep the onions fresh and prevent them from wilting.
3. Plastic film method
   • Wash the scallions and soak them in a solution of baking soda and water for 5 minutes to remove any residue.
   • Rinse them and dry the onions well with paper towels.
   • Divide the onions into small portions and wrap them well with plastic wrap.
   • Store them in the refrigerator, where they will stay fresh for up to a year.
4. Freezing method
   • Wash and dry the green onions well.
   • Cut the onions into thin slices or chopped, depending on your preference.
   • Place the cut onions in a fresh-keeping bag and seal well.
   • Store the bag in the freezer. Frozen onions will stay fresh for a long time and will be ready to use at any time.
   • It is important not to defrost the onions before using them, to prevent them from becoming soft and dark.

With these methods, you will be able to store green onions effectively and keep them fresh for a long time.

Try these tricks and enjoy fresh green onions whenever you need them.

Watch the magical food video for a complete visual guide: