Yakisoba with vegetables, fried noodles served with colourful vegetables Vegetable Yakisoba Shogayaki with mirin, chicken marinated in soy sauce, served with sesame seeds and spring onions Shogayaki with Mirin Achari paneer tikka grilled paneer pieces seasoned in yoghurt marinade, served with fresh coriander and lemon Achari Paneer Tikka Yorkshire pudding with rosemary, served fresh Yorkshire Pudding with Rosemary Fish Vatapá with ginger, with coconut milk and nuts Fish Vatapá with Ginger Classic version of tulumba, soaked in syrup and served fresh Classic Tulumba Prebiotic leek and pumpkin pie, a delicious savoury pie with pumpkin and leek filling Prebiotic leek & pumpkin pie Menestra with broccoli, pasta and vegetables served in a rich sauce Menestra with broccoli and pasta Tinda sabzi, spicy tinda Indian style, served with rich spices and fresh coriander Spiced tinda masala Chocolate Sandesh, sweet Indian dessert, decorated with chocolate and pistachios Chocolate Sandesh Prebiotic leek and curd cheese fritters golden brown, served Prebiotic leek and curd cheese fritters Milanesa napolitana with ham rich cheese tomato sauce and crispy breading Milanesa napolitana with ham Manakish with leeks served with sesame seeds Manakish with leeks Chicken Kabsa, spiced rice garnished with toasted almonds Chicken kabsa Galaktoboureko with kataifi pastry, decorated with rich creamy filling and pistachios. Galaktoboureko with Kataifi Pastry Cheese Dhokla served as golden brown, cheesy pieces with fresh spices Cheese dhokla Gluten-free cannoli pastries served sprinkled with sugar Gluten-free cannoli Prawn Açorda, fresh bread pieces with prawns, garlic and parsley Prawn açorda Avial with sweet potato and coconut milk, fresh coriander Avial with sweet potato Curry dish with yellow ackee fruit and chickpeas Jamaican ackee & chickpea curry Yakisoba with vegetables, fried noodles served with colourful vegetables Vegetable Yakisoba Shogayaki with mirin, chicken marinated in soy sauce, served with sesame seeds and spring onions Shogayaki with Mirin Achari paneer tikka grilled paneer pieces seasoned in yoghurt marinade, served with fresh coriander and lemon Achari Paneer Tikka Yorkshire pudding with rosemary, served fresh Yorkshire Pudding with Rosemary Fish Vatapá with ginger, with coconut milk and nuts Fish Vatapá with Ginger Classic version of tulumba, soaked in syrup and served fresh Classic Tulumba Prebiotic leek and pumpkin pie, a delicious savoury pie with pumpkin and leek filling Prebiotic leek & pumpkin pie Menestra with broccoli, pasta and vegetables served in a rich sauce Menestra with broccoli and pasta Tinda sabzi, spicy tinda Indian style, served with rich spices and fresh coriander Spiced tinda masala Chocolate Sandesh, sweet Indian dessert, decorated with chocolate and pistachios Chocolate Sandesh Prebiotic leek and curd cheese fritters golden brown, served Prebiotic leek and curd cheese fritters Milanesa napolitana with ham rich cheese tomato sauce and crispy breading Milanesa napolitana with ham Manakish with leeks served with sesame seeds Manakish with leeks Chicken Kabsa, spiced rice garnished with toasted almonds Chicken kabsa Galaktoboureko with kataifi pastry, decorated with rich creamy filling and pistachios. Galaktoboureko with Kataifi Pastry Cheese Dhokla served as golden brown, cheesy pieces with fresh spices Cheese dhokla Gluten-free cannoli pastries served sprinkled with sugar Gluten-free cannoli Prawn Açorda, fresh bread pieces with prawns, garlic and parsley Prawn açorda Avial with sweet potato and coconut milk, fresh coriander Avial with sweet potato Curry dish with yellow ackee fruit and chickpeas Jamaican ackee & chickpea curry
Fresh chopped chives in a ceramic bowl on a wooden surface
Chives: Green, Fresh & Flavourful Herb

Chives: The Mild Onion Herb to Lift Every Dish

Ingredients Herbs and Spices

Description

Chives are one of the best-known and most frequently used fresh herbs, imparting a mild, subtle onion flavour to food. We use the green stems, composed of thin, tubular leaves, which offer the best aroma when freshly cut.

Chives belong to the Allium genus, related to onions, garlic, and leeks, but their taste is much gentler, making them a perfect match for egg dishes, sandwiches, dips, and salads.

The Benefits of Chives

  • Rich in Vitamins C and K.
  • Antibacterial Properties.
  • Digestive Aid.
  • Contains compounds supporting circulation.
  • Fresh, Vibrant Flavour – excellent even without cooking.

Important: Always add chives after cooking or just before serving to preserve their flavour and vitamin content.

Ways to Use

  • Egg Dishes: Scrambled eggs, fried eggs, egg spreads.
  • Spread Bases: Cottage cheese, butter spreads, Liptauer.
  • Fresh Salads: Cucumber salad, green salad, potato salad.
  • Cold Dips, Yoghurt Bases.
  • Soup Garnish: Sprinkled cold on top.

Chives can be used immediately after cutting, but stay fresh in the fridge in a sealed container for a few days. Dried is available, but fresh is tastiest.

Health Aspects

Regular consumption of chives:

  • Boosts the immune system (Vitamin C).
  • Helps regulate blood clotting (Vitamin K).
  • Improves oral hygiene – natural antibacterial effect.
  • Supports digestion – especially in raw form.

Chives are thus not just pretty and tasty but a functional, healthy herb worth using frequently in daily meals.

Recipes with this Ingredient

Creamy chive sauce in a bowl with fresh chives. Sauces and Gravies

Creamy Chive Sauce
Tafelspitz served with potatoes and apple horseradish Main Courses

Tafelspitz
Käsespätzle, Austrian cheese noodles with smoked ham and fried onions Main Courses

Austrian Käsespätzle with smoked ham
Lobster Waffles served Main Courses

Lobster waffles
Smoked ham with egg nokedli served Main Courses

Smoked ham with egg nokedli (dumplings)
Deviled eggs garnished with fresh herbs and paprika Starters

Classic deviled eggs (stuffed eggs)