Dried Chives, Allium schoenoprasum, are also called dry chives, chives dried, bulk chives or air-dried chives. Chives provide an easy and colorful way to add a light onion touch to a large variety of dishes. These chives are dried and chopped into rings approximately 3mm big.

Chives are a member of the onion family. They may be used as a substitute in any recipe that calls for chopped green onions and deliver a milder flavor than standard onions.

Dried Chives are popular with American, bagel, and breakfast restaurants; brewpub; manufacturers of sauces, breads, flours, grains, gourmets nuts, and vegan cheese; independent spice shops; seasoning companies; and olive oil shops.

Chives are a very lightweight herb. There are approximately 19 cups of chives per pound; please take this into consideration when ordering.

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Flavor Profile

Dried Chives are sweet and gentle, with the essence of mellow onion.

How To Use

Dried Chives are an easy and colorful way to add a light onion touch to a large variety of dishes. Herb Crusted Tilapia uses Dried Chives in a rub for fish. Dried Chives blend seamlessly with creamy dishes, so stir into goat cheese in Shiitake Mushroom and Goat Cheese Pizza. Dried Chives give sweetness to the gravy inSweet Potato Poutine. Try them over cold salads, like Honey Mustard Potato Salad, or use to garnish dishes like Garlic and Herb Roasted Tomato Pasta. Because they are so thin and delicate, they should only be added at the end of cooking.

Add Dried Chives to avocados, sour cream, cheese, cottage cheese, stir fries, egg or potato dishes, vinegars, salads, cream cheese, herb butters, cream and tomato sauces, and soups.

Dried Chives pair well with lemon, basil, chervil, sesame, garlic, soy sauce, ginger, chile peppers, cilantro, fennel, paprika, parsley, and tarragon.