Looking for recipes to use up spring onions? Then try these 5 recipes that use up anything from a whole cup to a couple of sticks of spring onion or scallions. Whether you’re craving savory scallion noodles, crispy shallot pancakes or something carby like bacon cheese scrolls, there’s something here to satisfy every taste. If you’re in the mood for a nourishing option, there's a Healthy Hummus Bowl and we also have Shandong Chicken, a restaurant-style crispy chicken dish with a tangy black vinegar sauce that’s quick to make and always a crowd-pleaser.
These tasty Chinese scallion noodles have quickly become one of my favorite dishes ever since I first tried them in China many years ago! Known as "cong you ban mian," these noodles are incredibly simple to make, using just a few basic ingredients you likely already have in your pantry and fridge plus lots of spring onion or scallions. The original recipe is vegan and so flavoursome. This is a must-try!
Are you as obsessed with Chinese scallion or shallot pancakes aka Cong You Bing, as I am? These crispy, savoury pancakes are packed with scallions and coriander and are so delicious. It's impossible to eat just one! This recipe makes perfectly light and crunchy pancakes that are fantastic on their own as a breakfast or snack or served alongside slow-cooked meats or a salad.
Golden and crispy on the outside, soft and fluffy within, these cheese, bacon and spring onion rolls are loaded with all of the good stuff and are absolutely irresistible! I couldn’t stop reaching for one after one after baking them (just giving y'all a warning!).
This healthy vegan hummus bowl is as tasty as it is nutritious! It starts with a base of spicy chili hummus layered with a colourful salad featuring quinoa, grated carrots, beetroot and a generous handful of spring onions. A sprinkle of toasted seeds adds the perfect crunch! It is perfect for a standalone meal or part of a mezze spread.
Shandong or Shantung Chicken is a Chinese restaurant classic featuring crispy chicken drizzled in a tangy black vinegar sauce. This is my mother's recipe for this delicious dish, along with a fantastic time-saving trick for when you only have five minutes to pull dinner together!
So tell me Dear Reader, which scallion or spring onion dish would you make first?
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