Chives are valued for their many essential minerals, including cardiac- friendly potassium, bone strengthening calcium and blood building iron. If you like the oniony flavor of chives, make your own chive salt to add zip to all sotrs of dishes. First add some chives to some salt. Then bake the mixture in the oven to dry the leaves and blend the flavors. Store in an airtight jar.
Scientific research shows that chives stimulate the body's digestion of fat.
Eaten regularly, chives may help lower blood cholesterol levels. Frozen chives tend to retain more flavor than dried chives. Cook until crisp-tender. Combine chicken broth, cornstarch, soy sauce, and set aside. Stir fry garlic, scallops, and mushrooms in olive oil until just cooked through, about 4 mins.