Chive substitute scallions?

Question

I grow chives, but I don't have enough to do with em, (I use them in cooking pork and chicken and on potato's but they grow like crazy so I have like 4 square feet of garden dedicated to them) but I thought I could substitute the chives for scallions in soups and scallion pancakes. will this work?

Answer 1

Oh yes, you most certainly can!  Your home grown chives will have a slightly spicier flavor though, but maybe a little change in your every day recipes can inspire you try new dishes with your chives.  Last year when I had my herb garden and they grew faster than I could use them during season, I passed them out as little gifts to everyone and I was surprised how many people asked for more!  You could also dry them out and save them for up to 4 months.  I use chives like people use parsley, I just love them so much. Wish you could send me some!

Answer 2

Maybe but it is not the same taste. If you have a surplus then just cut em up and dry them and store away for the future or give out as gift to some one who appreciates home grown goodies.  

Answer 3

That will work, but they are far milder.

Answer 4

Should work just fine.  May not have an identical flavor but they will still be great.

Answer 5

Yes why not, they are from the onion family. Make the recipe yours by a little twist.

Answer 6

Are you using chives in place of scallions or scallions in place of chives?

Scallions have a slightly milder and sweeter flavor than chives, but I really like chives a lot.

I can see using them interchangeably and still obtain delicious results... especially if you're replacing the scallions with chives.

Answer 7

Certainly!  Great idea!

Answer 8

Another idea: Freeze your fresh chives in a freezer bag, use when needed.