20 min · 2
Rolled omelette →
eggs roll — Keep the heat low so the inside cooks before the outside burns.
Ingredient substitutes
Large green onion substitute guide
The white and green parts of a large green onion cook differently.
- Original ingredient
- Large green onion
- Alternative in this guide
- Scallions
How to use this guide
Use scallions or cebollín, cooking the white part earlier and adding greens near the finish. Match the chopped amount and desired aroma rather than the number of stalks.
What changes and what to check
Leeks may be thicker and need longer cooking. Garlic chives have a different shape and flavor and are not identical to green onions.
Related recipes
20 min · 2
Steamed Egg →
eggs steamed — covering the top of the bowl with a plate reduces water droplets from falling.
25 min · 2
Banquet Noodles →
Banquet noodles — Noodles should be boiled separately to prevent the broth from becoming cloudy.
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