Welsh onion

Welsh onion Encyclopedia illustration

Type

Amaryllis family Plants

Long, hollow leaves rise straight up. Several leaf sheaths overlap to create what looks like a white stem.

Where it grows

Green spears reaching toward the sky

It is grown in fields with sunlight and good drainage. During growth, the soil is raised to grow the white leaf sheath.

Taste

Flavor
Spicy aroma and sweet taste when cooked
Texture
The leaves are soft and the sheaths are crunchy in layers.
Dishes
Soup, Grilled, Seasoning

Country and language

Ingredient rarity varies by country.

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Initial editorial grades for local ingredient access. Availability varies by region, season and seller.