Health Benefits
- Naturally fat free
- Naturally low in calories
- Naturally high in fibre
- A high protein food as 35% of its calories come from protein which contributes to the maintenance of muscle mass and normal bones.
- A source of folate
- High in vitamin C which contributes to normal function of the immune system.
Nutritional Information
| Per 100g (Raw) | |||
| Calories | 23Kcal | ||
| Protein | 2g | ||
| Carbohydrate | 3g | ||
| Fat | 0.1g | ||
| Fibre | 1.5g (NSP) |
Preparing
Spring onions are an essential ingredient of Oriental (especially Japanese and Thai) cooking. In fact, they are to Oriental cooking what parsley is to French cooking. They can be eaten raw but are often stir-fried and are used as garnishes for dishes and for soups.
Using
Spring onions can be used as an ingredient in fillings for spring rolls, tortilla wraps and similar types of foods. They are also added to salads,sandwiches, omelettes and stirred into mashed potato when making champ. Spring onions are added to any dish that requires a mild onion flavour.
Spring onions go well with ginger, barbecue sauce, oyster sauce, coriander, sesame oil, garlic, fish and other flavours associated with oriental cookery.
Looking for some recipe inspiration? Why not try this tatsy Roast Beef with Scallions and Caper Dressing.
