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Charred Spring Onion

Name: Charred Spring Onion
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 8 min
Total time: 13 min
Yield: 10 portions
Ingredients: 10 each to 15 each Large spring onions; to finish Extra-virgin olive oil; to taste Sea salt; a few drops Sherry vinegar

Blackened outside, tender inside, finished with sherry vinegar.

Freshness and a bitter, smoky counterpoint to a sweet pepper purée. Char it properly or leave it off the plate.

Written for 10 portions · 1 spring onion · Preparation 5 min · Cooking 8 min

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Ingredients

Serves

Large spring onions10 each to 15 each
Extra-virgin olive oilto finish
Sea saltto taste
Sherry vinegara few drops

Method

Trim the spring onions but keep them whole.
Grill or char aggressively until the outside is blackened and the inside is tender.
Season with sea salt.
Finish with a few drops of sherry vinegar and olive oil.

Chef’s notes

For a refined plate, use the white and pale green section, with just enough char to give a smoky aroma without making it bitter.

Keeping

DUKAI storage guidance

Charred to order. Anything cooked ahead goes to 5°C or below within the cooling times above and is used within 3 to 4 days.

Allergens and diet

Vegan · Gluten free · Dairy free

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Last refined · September 2026