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Chives

The hollow green leaves of Allium schoenoprasum, a small onion relative. The mild flavour is in the green leaf, used fresh.

Origin

A widely grown garden herb of the northern hemisphere.

Flavour

Fresh and oniony, gentler than onion or garlic.

How to use it

Snip them with scissors onto finished food. Heat fades them.

Storage

Wrap a bunch and refrigerate, or stand it in a little water.

Recipes using it

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