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What Are Green Onions?
Green onions (also known as scallions or spring onions) are edible various species of vegetables in the genus of Allium. Their relatives include garlic, leeks, chives, and shallots.
In Korea, people refer to this widely-used vegetable as ‘pa’ (파). The leaves and white portions are eaten in Korean cuisine both raw and cooked.
Pa in Korean Cuisine:
Once again, people in Korea refer to green onions as ‘pa’ (파).
Most commonly, people in Korea use this vegetable as a flavor-enhancing ingredient in cooked dishes. Often, sliced green onions are added to the tops of soups and stews. Other times, people mix this ingredient into stir-fries or other banchan. Some examples of dishes include:
- Pa-Muchim (파무침): Literally meaning “seasoned green onions,” this dish is made by mixing thinly sliced green onions with a sauce. Often, this dish is served with barbecue! Learn how to make this here!
- Pa-Kimchi (파김치): In English, we can translate this to green onion kimchi!
- Kimchi Jjigae (김치찌개): Kimchi jjigae is one of the most popular types of stews in South Korea. It is made using kimchi as well as a protein such as tuna or pork. Then, tofu is added as a protein as well. Often, people serve green onions over top of this stew.
This is just a glimpse of green onions in Korean cuisine. Note that green onions are used in many, many Korean dishes!
Green Onions (Pa) Frequently Asked Questions:
Now that we learned about this Korean vegetable, I want to also answer some questions you may have about it! If I do not answer your question, feel free to leave a comment in the section below or email me at [email protected].
What Do Green Onions Taste Like?
Green onions have a mild, oniony flavor that also has a hint of sweetness. The oniony flavor is way less pungent than regular yellow onions.
Where Can I Buy This Ingredient?
Excitingly, you can buy this ingredient at almost any Western or Asian grocery store! Further, you can also find this at farmers’ markets!
If you are looking for this ingredient, you should check in the refrigerated vegetable section of the store.
How Do I Properly Store Green Onions (Pa)?
I recommend keeping your green onions in the refrigerator. Once in the fridge, green onions can last for up to a week.
I like storing green onions in a tall cup with a little water in the bottom. Then, I place the green onions, roots facing down, into the cup. If you store them in the refrigerator this way, make sure to change the water often. If you use this method, your green onions can last even longer than a week!
I Hope You Enjoyed Learning About Green Onions in Korean Cooking!
In the end, I hope you enjoyed learning about ginger in Korean cooking. If so, let me know in the comment section!
If you would like to read more about cooking, you can find recipes as well as further Korean ingredient articles on my blog. I listed some of our favorite Carving A Journey recipes below! For reference, many recipes are influenced by my family’s blended Korean and Southern heritage.
Further Carving A Journey Recipes:
- Egg Kimbap Recipe (Gyeran Kimbap)
- Gyeran Mari Recipe (Korean Rolled Eggs)
- Gyeranjjim (Korean Steamed Eggs)
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