Fresh Spring Onions

Description

Fresh spring onions are an essential aromatic in West African and Caribbean cooking — used raw as a garnish, sliced into Nigerian fried rice, blended into marinades, scattered over pepper soup and stewed fish, and stirred through jollof and coconut rice dishes at the finishing stage. Milder and more delicate than bulb onions, their clean, bright flavour adds freshness and colour to both cooked and raw preparations. A constant presence in diaspora kitchens across the UK.

Buy fresh spring onions online in the UK from Surulere Foods — we deliver fresh produce and West African vegetables to addresses across the UK with fast, tracked nationwide delivery.

How to prepare

• Rinse thoroughly under cold running water before use.
• Slice the green tops finely and scatter over finished dishes as a fresh garnish.
• Chop the white bulb end and fry with onions and peppers as part of a stew or rice base.
• Use raw in salads and slaws for a mild onion bite.

Storage

• Store in the fridge crisper drawer wrapped loosely in damp kitchen paper. Best used within 5–7 days of delivery.

Frequently asked

Can I substitute spring onions for regular onions?

Yes in many dishes, though spring onions are milder. Use the white part as a direct onion substitute in cooking, and the green tops as a finishing herb rather than a base flavour.