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.
すき焼きには白ネギが欠かせない。
White spring onions are essential for sukiyaki.
白ネギの白い部分を斜め切りにする。
Slice the white part of the white spring onion diagonally.
Compound of 白 (しろ, 'white') and ネギ (葱, 'onion'), referring to the white stem of the scallion.