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Spring onion
MexicanVegetables

Spring onion

Cambray onion is a tender, small onion highly appreciated in Mexican cuisine. It is used both raw and cooked in a variety of dishes, from tacos to salsas. Its flavour is milder than that of common onion, making it ideal for fresh accompaniments.

Estimated retail price

~£0.89 / bunch

Typical price at UK Mexican grocers

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How it's used in Mexican cooking

Spring onion, part of the vegetables section of the Mexican pantry, appears in 15 recipes in our collection, including Northern-Style Grilled Beef (Carne Asada), Carne Asada Tacos and Machitos (Grilled Kid Goat Offal Parcels). Each recipe shows step by step how it is added, in what quantity and which other ingredients it is paired with — the most reliable guide to how it is actually used in Mexican cooking.

Recipes with Spring onion

Northern-Style Grilled Beef (Carne Asada)Stews

Northern-Style Grilled Beef (Carne Asada)

Carne Asada TacosTacos

Carne Asada Tacos

Machitos (Grilled Kid Goat Offal Parcels)Stews

Machitos (Grilled Kid Goat Offal Parcels)

Tacos al Carbón (Charcoal-Grilled Steak Tacos)Tacos

Tacos al Carbón (Charcoal-Grilled Steak Tacos)

Bone Marrow TacosTacos

Bone Marrow Tacos

Oaxacan Smoked Pasilla Chilli SalsaSauces

Oaxacan Smoked Pasilla Chilli Salsa

Chicken in Yellow Mole with Chayote and Green BeansMoles

Chicken in Yellow Mole with Chayote and Green Beans

Oaxacan Chicken Stew with Olives, Capers, Raisins and AlmondsStews

Oaxacan Chicken Stew with Olives, Capers, Raisins and Almonds

Chicken in Holy Leaf Green SauceSauces

Chicken in Holy Leaf Green Sauce

Veracruz-Style Fried Masa Cups with Pickled SeafoodStreet Food

Veracruz-Style Fried Masa Cups with Pickled Seafood

Korean TacosTacos

Korean Tacos

Pozole RamenSopas Y Caldos

Pozole Ramen

Tex-Mex Mexican PizzaStreet Food

Tex-Mex Mexican Pizza

Smoked Pork Chop TacosTacos

Smoked Pork Chop Tacos

Beef TingaStews

Beef Tinga

Frequently asked questions

How many recipes use Spring onion?

Spring onion is used in 15 recipes in our collection, such as Northern-Style Grilled Beef (Carne Asada) and Carne Asada Tacos. The full list, with a photo and link for each recipe, is on this page.

Where can I buy Spring onion in the UK?

You can buy Spring onion online via the Amazon link on this page, or look for it at Latin American grocers in the UK.

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