This is a large, Spanish variety of green onion. Chinese onion See green onion . See green onion . They're usually eaten raw, but you can also grill or saut them. Some people also use the term green onions to refer to onion tops , shallot tops and young leeks .
Leeks look like large green onions, and they have a more complex onion flavor.
They're often cooked as a vegetable side dish, or used in soups. Be sure to wash them thoroughly before cooking as the leaves are notorious for collecting dirt. These have a strong onion-garlic flavor which tends to linger on the breath. Despite their humble Appalachian origins, ramps tend to be pricey and are usually found in gourmet produce markets. They're available from March to June.