白しろネギ

noun

white spring onion; white scallion

Refers to the thick white stem of a Japanese bunching onion (Allium fistulosum), as opposed to the green leaves. Often used in cooking, especially in Kansai-style dishes.

• すき焼やきには白しろネギが欠かかせない。

  White spring onions are essential for sukiyaki.

• 白しろネギの白しろい部ぶ分ぶんを斜ななめ切ぎりにする。

  Slice the white part of the white spring onion diagonally.