"Gary" > wrote in message ...
> DavidW wrote:
>>
>> But do they retain their crunch when thawed? I'm guessing not.
>
> Bottom line DavidW, just buy them fresh as you need them.
> That's what I do. Buy them the day you plan to use them,
> then if any leftover, just use within a couple of days before
> they start turning slimy.
>
> I love them for the crunch factor and the sharp onion flavor.
> Cooking much will take that away though.
> When I use them, I normally will have them chopped and add them
> to the dish once the heat goes off. The food will warm them but
> not cook them. The hollow green tops, I'll cook but not the
> root or just above solid pieces.
>
> They really do "make" a fried rice dish.

Yes they do! I made fried rice last week and didn't have any so I subbed
finely chopped shallot instead but it wasn't the same.


> Lately, I'll just use the whole bunch in one dish. Maybe a bit
> more than I planned but then...I like onions so no worries.

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