How to make delicious green onions: the most popular methods and techniques revealed on the Internet
As a common seasoning ingredient, green onions can not only enhance flavor and color, but can also be used as a stand-alone dish. In the past 10 days, the discussion on "how to make delicious onions" has soared across the Internet, especially classic recipes such as noodles with scallion oil and fried mutton with scallions have become popular again. This article will combine the latest hot topics to sort out creative ways to eat onions and practical tips for you.
1. Ranking of recent popular onion dishes

| Ranking | dish name | Search volume (10,000) | Platform popularity index |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Scallion oil noodles | 128.5 | 95 |
| 2 | Stir-fried mutton with green onions | 87.3 | 88 |
| 3 | Chive omelette | 65.2 | 82 |
| 4 | Green onion hand cakes | 53.7 | 76 |
| 5 | Scallion Chicken | 42.1 | 70 |
2. Detailed explanation of 3 popular ways to make green onions
1. Scallion oil noodles (upgraded version from internet celebrity)
Recently, a "golden proportion of scallion oil" recipe appeared on the Douyin platform: cut 200g of shallots into sections, add cold oil to the pot, add 2 spoons of light soy sauce + 1 spoon of dark soy sauce + 1 spoon of white sugar, and simmer over low heat until the scallions are browned. The key trick is to sprinkle freshly ground white sesame seeds at the end to make the taste richer.
2. Stir-fried mutton with green onions (Kuaishou version)
The 5-minute recipe shared by Weibo food blogger @ Chef 小鹿: Marinate the mutton slices with cooking wine, stir-fry over high heat until it changes color, and add green onions with a slanted blade. The soul sauce (1 spoon of oyster sauce + half a spoon of black pepper) is poured in last. The essence of the dish is to keep the green onions crisp and tender.
3. Chive omelette (improved low-calorie version)
The fat loss formula recommended by Xiaohongshu fitness guru: beat 3 egg whites + 1 whole egg, mix with 50g chopped green onion. Using olive oil and slow frying at low temperature, the protein content of the finished product is as high as 18g/portion, and the collection has increased by 300% in the past two weeks.
3. Data guide for purchasing and processing onions
| Onion type | Best way to save | Number of days to keep fresh | Applicable dishes |
|---|---|---|---|
| chives | Wet wipes wrapped in refrigerated | 5-7 days | Cold salad, dip |
| green onions | vertical hydroponics | 10-15 days | stir-fry, stew |
| shallots | Mesh bag hanging for ventilation | 30 days | Fried, braised |
4. Collection of innovative eating methods from netizens
1.Green onion cheese toast: New breakfast favorite, chopped green onion mixed with cream cheese spread on toast, related videos on Bilibili have been viewed more than 500,000 times
2.Scallion ice cream: The dark cuisine of an Internet celebrity store in Shanghai, the salty and sweet taste triggered 6000+ review notes in Xiaohongshu
3.Green onion tea: A new discovery by the health party: wash the green onion roots, boil them and add honey. Zhihu hot post discusses its cold prevention effect.
5. Advice from professional chefs
1. Differences in usage of different scallion segments: white scallions are suitable for frying to enhance flavor, while green scallions are recommended for quick frying or eating raw.
2. Synergistic combination for removing fishy ingredients: green onion + ginger + cooking wine is the golden formula for removing fishy ingredients from seafood.
3. Caramelization technique: When making scallion oil, turn off the heat as soon as the scallion leaves turn amber. The residual heat will continue to promote the aroma.
Mastering these popular onion cooking methods will not only keep up with food trends, but also inject new ideas into home-cooked dishes. Whether it's the traditional scallion oil noodles or the innovative scallion ice cream, they all prove the infinite possibilities of this ordinary ingredient.
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