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.