わけぎ

noun

tree onion; Wakegi onion

A type of onion (Allium × proliferum) used as a vegetable, similar to a scallion but with a milder taste. Often used in Japanese cuisine.

• わけぎを味み噌そ汁しるに入いれると、風ふう味みがよくなる。

  Adding tree onions to miso soup improves the flavor.

• このサラダにはわけぎが合あう。

  Tree onions go well with this salad.