Yes, you can make onion powder with green onions!
Green onions, including their green tops (scapes), can be dehydrated and then ground into a flavorful green onion powder. This is a great way to use the entire plant and create a unique seasoning.
Here's a breakdown of how you can do it:
- Harvesting: Collect the green tops (scapes) of your green onions.
- Preparation: Thoroughly wash and dry the green onion tops.
- Dehydration: Spread the green onion tops in a single layer on a dehydrator tray. Dehydrate at a low temperature (around 95-125°F or 35-52°C) until they are completely dry and brittle. This may take several hours. You can also dehydrate them in an oven at the lowest possible setting, with the door slightly ajar to allow moisture to escape.
- Grinding: Once the green onion tops are fully dried, grind them into a fine powder using a spice grinder, coffee grinder, or high-speed blender.
- Storage: Store the green onion powder in an airtight container in a cool, dark, and dry place.
Green onion powder provides a milder onion flavor compared to powder made from bulb onions.
