hành hoa
Definition
- Noun:
- Spring onion / Green onion: A type of young onion harvested before the bulb has fully developed, characterized by long, slender, hollow green leaves (the "scallion") and a small, often underdeveloped white bulb. It is used primarily as a fresh herb or garnish in cooking.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Món canh này cần thêm một ít hành hoa thái nhỏ. (This soup needs some chopped spring onions.)
- Rắc hành hoa lên trên món ăn trước khi dùng. (Sprinkle green onions on the dish before serving.)
- Hành hoa tươi sẽ làm tăng hương vị của món thịt kho. (Fresh spring onions will enhance the flavor of the braised pork.)
Advanced Usage
- In Vietnamese cuisine, "hành hoa" is often used interchangeably with "hành lá," though some regional distinctions may exist. It is a fundamental aromatic herb, typically added at the final stage of cooking or used raw as a garnish.
Variants and Related Words
- Hành lá (n): A common synonym for "hành hoa," meaning green onion or scallion.
- Hành củ (n): Refers specifically to the bulb onion (e.g., yellow onion, red onion), in contrast to the leafy "hành hoa."
- Hành tây (n): Onion, specifically the common round bulb onion ().
Synonyms
- Scallion
- Green onion
- Spring onion
Related Terms
- Rau thơm (n): A general term for fresh herbs and aromatics, a category which includes "hành hoa."
- Gia vị (n): Seasoning or spice, often referring to fresh aromatics like "hành hoa."