Cooking Basics! How to Cut Long Green Onion (Diagonal Slices)

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approx. 5mins

Long green onion is a staple ingredient used in many dishes. It is also called shironegi (white negi) in Japanese. Here, we'll show you how to finely chop long green onion. It’s a versatile cut that works well for ramen, fried rice, mapo tofu, soups, miso soup, and hot pot garnishes. Learn the key points and use it in your everyday cooking!

Ingredients [ Uses 1 long green onion ]

  • Japanese long green onion (naganegi)as needed
Cooking notes

Please Note

Ingredients may vary by product and region. If you have food allergies or dietary restrictions, please review all ingredient labels carefully before cooking. Consult your doctor or a registered dietitian if you have any health concerns.

Instructions

1

Cut off the root end of the long green onion.

2

Starting at one end, hold the knife at an angle and slice into even pieces without changing the angle.

Note:

Adjust the thickness to suit your dish.