Herb & Spice Companion

Job:07-61264 Title:RacePoint - Herb and Spice Companion
Dtp:VIVIAN Page:76

Job:07-61264 Title:RacePoint - Herb and Spice Companion

Dtp:VIVIAN Page:77

61264 - Herb and Spice Companion_001-145.indd 77 3/7/15 5:10 pm

(Text)

COmmON KITCHEN HERBS

• 77 –

Harvest: Once your scallions reach about 8 inches tall,

they’re ready for harvesting. Simply dig out the roots

and carefully remove from the soil. Start with the larg-

est scallions first, and the smaller ones will have more

room to grow.

Care: Weed regularly and gently by hand to protect

your roots. Place mulch over the site to retain moisture

and discourage weeds. Divide the roots every year or

two and replant for a healthy, continuous crop.

Keep It Fresh

For future use of the crunchy, flavor-

ful white stems, chop and freeze them

in ice-cube trays or plastic bags (see

instructions on page 19).

In the Kitchen

Dishes: Salads, soups, stews, stir-fries,

sauces, dressings, and marinades

Prep: Peel the outer layer of skin off the

base and any additional layers if they’re

brown or wilting. Slice off the root end,

then rinse scallions in cool water and

dab dry with a paper towel. Either use

whole, in long segments, or chopped. If

scallions will be cooked, chop coarsely

in thicker chunks; use kitchen shears for

easier chopping. If serving raw, chop

finely. For an elegant garnish, chop on

a diagonal up the length of the scallion,

or pull strips lengthwise from the green

tops. See chopping tips on page 26.

Serve: Add scallions only at the end

of cooking to retain their fresh, oniony

flavor, or use raw in salads, eggs, and

potato dishes.

SUBSTITUTIONS

Chives

• Leeks


• Shallots


• Spring onions


• Onions

PAIRINGS

Vegetables: cabbage, carrots,

celery, mushrooms, onions, peas,

potatoes, tomatoes

Protein: bacon, cheeses,

chicken, eggs, fish and seafood,

ham

Seasonings: cayenne, chervil,

chili peppers, cilantro, galangal,

garlic, ginger, lemongrass, lemon

juice, mustard, parsley, perilla, red

pepper flakes, soy sauce

Job:07-61264 Title:RacePoint - Herb and Spice Companion
Dtp:VIVIAN Page:76

Job:07-61264 Title:RacePoint - Herb and Spice Companion

Dtp:VIVIAN Page:77

61264 - Herb and Spice Companion_001-145.indd 77 3/7/15 5:12 pm