Green Onion Curls

Submitted by marisk

"These are curls add to the presentation of a dish."

 

• Ready In: 1hr 15mins
• Ingredients: 3
• Yields: 6 curls

ingredients

• 6 stalks green onions
• cold water
• 1 dozen ice cube

directions

1. Trim the bulbs from the stalks where the stems begin to turn green. Trim remaining stalk parts to 4 inches, cut off tops if necessary.(Save bulbs and any cut off portions for use in some other dish).
2. Using sharp scissors, cut each section of the 4 inch green stems lengthwise into very thin strips down to the beginning of the stem, but not all the way to the bottom. Try to cut at least 6 strips in each stem section.
3. Fill a bowl about half full of cold water.
4. Place onions in water. Add ice.
5. Refrigerate until onions curl (about 1 hour).
6. Drain onion curls.
7. Use as garnish.