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Shallots

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This item was last sold on : 09/25/21

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Description/Taste

Shallots widely vary in size from small to large, depending on the variety, and have an elongated, oblong shape with a rounded center, tapering to a point at both ends. The bulbs are encased in a dry and papery, thin skin that flakes when touched and ranges in color from copper, gold, pale pink, to red. When the papery layers are removed, multiple clusters of cloves are found divided into individually wrapped segments similar to garlic. Small Shallot varieties average 2 to 3 cloves, and larger varieties typically contain 3 to 6 cloves. The firm, dense, and semi-dry flesh is off-white to translucent with light purple or red rings. Shallots are aromatic with a complex blend of spicy, sweet, and pungent flavors. When raw, the cloves are crisp and astringent, and when cooked, they develop a delicate, sweet, and savory taste with flavors reminiscent of garlic.

Seasons/Availability

Shallots are globally cultivated and available year-round.

Current Facts

Shallots, botanically classified Allium cepa, are multi-cloved bulbs belonging to the Amaryllidaceae family along with onions, garlic, and leeks. There are many different varieties of Shallots, and approximately thirteen varieties are commercially cultivated around the world in the modern-day. Within these varieties, there are two subgroups, Western Shallots and Eastern Shallots, that vary slightly in appearance and flavor. Shallots are an ancient crop that has been used for thousands of years in culinary and medicinal applications. The name Shallot was derived from Ascalon, which is an ancient city in Israel situated along the coast of the Mediterranean. Ascalon was the first city to introduce the pungent bulbs to Greece through trade, resulting in the Greeks referring to Shallots as the “Onion of Ascalon.” Over time through loose translations, the name Shallot was created and used to describe the variety. Shallots are highly favored by chefs for their aromatic, sweet, and complex, but not overpowering flavor and are used globally to flavor a wide variety of cuisines.

Nutritional Value

Shallots are an excellent source of fiber, stimulating the digestive system, and a good source of the minerals iron, potassium, and magnesium. The bulbs also contain vitamins A and C, which are antioxidants that can help strengthen the immune system, and provide some calcium, zinc, vitamin E, selenium, and phosphorus. In Asia, Shallots are used in traditional Ayurvedic medicine as an ingredient to internally heat the body to induce detoxification and are also believed to help increase immunity against sickness.

Applications

Shallots are best suited for both raw and cooked applications such as roasting, sautéing, and grilling. When raw, the bulbs can be chopped and mixed into salads, topped on bruschetta, blended into sauces such as Béarnaise, minced into guacamole, and stirred into vinaigrettes. Shallots can often be substituted in recipes calling for onions and garlic and have a slightly milder and sweeter flavor profile. In addition to raw preparations, Shallots can be sautéed with meats or cooked vegetables, stirred into lentil-based stews, blended into curries, baked into casseroles, stir-fried with rice, or tossed with pasta. They can also be roasted and dipped in a mixture of Greek yogurt and olive oil. Shallots pair well with beets, tomatoes, mushrooms, green beans, spinach, garlic, capers, meats such as poultry, beef, and pork, fish, baked oysters, cheeses such as parmesan, mozzarella, cheddar, and manchego, herbs such as parsley, thyme, rosemary, tarragon, and mint, and beer. The bulbs will keep up to one month when stored in a cool, dry, and dark place.

Ethnic/Cultural Info

Despite their strong association with French cuisine, traditionally used in roasts, stews, and sauces, Shallots are widely used throughout Asia for their milder pungency. In Southern India, Shallots are pickled in red vinegar and served as a condiment for curries, papads, which are flatbreads, sambar, and chora, which is a black-eyed pea stew. When pickled, Shallots develop a tangy, sour flavor that is believed to stimulate and enhance appetites when eaten at the beginning of a meal. Shallots are also known as Bawang Merah in Indonesia and are commonly used instead of regular onions in everyday cooking for their mild, less potent flavor. In Indonesia, the bulbs are pickled similarly to India for use as a condiment, or they are sliced, deep-fried, and served as a crunchy topping over soups, stews, rice, and curries.

Geography/History

Shallots are native to Asia and have been cultivated for over four thousand years. The specific region of origin within Asia is heavily debated among experts, with some linking the bulb to Southeast Asia while others to the city of Ascalon in Western Asia. In the 11th century, Shallots were rumored to have been introduced to Europe from crusaders returning from the middle east, and over time, the bulbs were spread throughout Western Europe through trade routes. Today Shallots are globally widespread and are available at farmer markets, specialty grocers, and supermarkets in North America, Central America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa, and Australia.

Featured Restaurants

Restaurants currently purchasing this product as an ingredient for their menu.

Toast Cafe	San Diego CA	858-208-9422
Firefly Beach	San Diego CA	619-222-6440
Waverly	Cardiff CA	619-244-0416
Olive Tree Marketplace	San Diego CA	619-224-0443
Chef de Cuisine	San Diego CA	619-248-0538
Wrench and Rodent	Oceanside CA	760-840-1976
Storyhouse Spirits	San Diego CA	801-949-5955
Catania La Jolla	La Jolla CA	619-295-3173
Rosewood Kitchen	Oceanside CA	760-231-5886
Sheraton Carlsbad (20/20)	Carlsbad CA	760-827-2400
Maple Blue	San Diego CA	860-733-5126
Cutwater Spirits	San Diego CA	619-672-3848
Savory Moment 2021	El Cajon CA	619-633-8863
Miho	San Diego CA	619-365-5655
Semola	La Jolla CA	858-247-9670
Parq Restaurant and Nightclub	San Diego CA	619-727-6789
Pamplemousse Grill	Solana Beach CA	858-792-9090
insideOUT	San Diego CA	619-888-8623
Pali Wine Company	San Diego CA	310-893-0038
Ron Oliver	San Diego	619-295-3172

the other 101...

Drew Lopez	San Diego CA	619-295-3172
The Crack Shack Costa Mesa	Costa Mesa CA	951-808-7790
Stake Chophouse & Bar	Coronado CA	619-522-0077
Eco Catering Grill	San Diego CA	619-997-8792
Park Commons Sorrento Valley	San Diego CA	858-551-5105
Craft House	San Diego CA	619-948-4458
Fused	San Diego CA	858-946-8551
Addison Del Mar	Del Mar CA	858-350-7600
Fresh Sushi Catering	Carlsbad CA	858-344-7098
The Crack Shack-Encinitas	Encinitas CA	858-735-3093
Shakespeare's Corner Shoppe & Afternoon Tea	San Diego CA	619-683-2748
Red Tail Catering	San Marcos CA	858-605-8219
The Crack Shack-San Diego	San Diego CA	619-795-3299
Panama 66	San Diego CA	619-206-6352
The Pearl Hotel	San Diego CA	877-732-7573
Andrew Spurgin	San Diego CA	619-277-6020
Matt Johnson	San Diego CA	619-295-3172
Yoann Taboyan, Personal Chef	San Diego CA	347-277-1958
Swagyu Chop Shop-PB	San Diego CA	858-758-0357
Enclave	Miramar CA	808-554-4219
Seneca	San Diego CA	619-588-2411
Village Vino	San Diego CA	619-546-8466
Harumama Teriyaki & Bao	Carlsbad CA	760-637-5737
Miguel's Old Town	San Diego CA	619-298-9840
AToN Center Inc.	Encinitas CA	858-759-5017
Craft House Sky Deck	San Diego CA	619-948-4458
The Clean & Colorful Kitchen	San Diego CA	858-775-9005
Chateau La Jolla	San Diego CA	858-459-4451
Juniper & Ivy	San Diego CA	858-481-3666
Urban Kitchen at The Shell	San Diego CA	619-980-4807
Rancho Valencia	Del Mar CA	858-756-1123
Oliver & Rose	San Diego CA	619-300-3395
Wormwood	San Diego CA	619-573-0289
Lucky Bolt	San Diego CA	662-832-3638
Catamaran	San Diego CA	858-488-1081
Accoutrements by Chef Zaz	San Diego CA	619-757-7450
The Rose	San Diego CA	619-572-7671
Leichtag Foundation	Encinitas CA	760-230-6772
Puesto-Mission Valley	San Diego CA	619-804-4217
Cove House	La Jolla CA	858-999-0034
Polaris Supreme	San Diego CA	619-390-7890
Justin Hoehn	San Diego CA	619-326-8895
Michele Coulon Dessertier	San Diego CA	858-456-5098
Tomahawk Sportfishing	San Diego CA	619-909-6079
Food Made Fresh	Carlsbad CA	805-341-0149
Madison	San Diego CA	619-822-3465
Seasalt	Del Mar CA	858-755-7100
Counterpoint	San Diego CA	619-564-6722
Golden Door	San Marcos CA	760-761-4142
Chef Drew Mc Partlin	San Diego CA	619-990-9201
Dolce Pane & Vino	Del Mar CA	858-832-1518
Harry's Coffee Shop	San Diego CA	858-454-7381
California Center for the Arts	Escondido CA	760-839-4107
The Seabird Resort	Oceanside CA	951-704-9703
Shake and Muddle	Chula Vista CA	619-816-5429
Avant	San Diego CA	858-675-8505
Little Lion	San Diego CA	619-519-4079
Alila Marea Beach Resort	Encinitas CA	805-539-9719
Mostra Coffee	San Diego CA	760-586-9916
Sets Kitchen and Bar	San Marcos CA	970-390-2148
Fishery	San Diego CA	858-272-9985
Crab Hut	San Diego CA	858-860-5225
Kari Kari Chili Crisps	San Diego CA	858-729-8170
Zeca Trading Co.	San Diego CA	619-410-1576
Clambake Catering	San Diego CA	858-220-9247
La Clochette Du Coin-Pacific Beach	San Diego CA	619-402-7911
Viewpoint Brewing Co.	Del Mar CA	858-205-9835
Matsu	Oceanside CA	760-717-5899
Venissimo Cheese Hillcrest	San Diego CA	619-491-0708
The Guild Hotel	San Diego CA	858-373-3184
Harumama Carlsbad	Carlsbad CA	858-999-4073
Hawaiian Fresh Seafood	San Diego CA	858-299-8862
Ju-Ichi	San Diego CA	619-800-2203
Miguel's 4S Ranch	San Diego CA	858-924-9200
Saint Mark Golf and Resort, LLC	San Marcos CA	508-320-6644
Pitchers	San Diego CA	858-472-1251
Provecho Grill	Sun City CA	951-246-3200
Sugar and Scribe	La Jolla CA	858-274-1733
Artifact at Mingei	San Diego CA	619-846-2164
Mr A's	San Diego CA	619-239-1377
Mille Fleurs	Rancho Santa Fe CA	858-756-3085
Toast Catering	San Diego CA	858-208-9422
Grossmont-Cuyamaca Community College District	El Cajon CA	619-644-7585
Green Acres Campus 2020	San Diego CA	858-450-9907
Home Kitchen Culture	San Diego CA	619-302-7655
Berry Good Food Foundation	La Jolla CA	619-295-3173
Panca Peruvian	Oceanside CA	760-722-3396
My Five Star Chef	La Jolla CA	619-890-1159
JSIX American restaurant & Bar	San Diego CA	619-531-8744
Iron Pig Alehouse	San Diego CA	619-885-3718
Sorority Cuisine - Gamma Phi Beta	San Diego CA	310-634-2371
Bernardo Heights Country Club	San Diego CA	858-487-4022
Donna Jean	San Diego CA
Bread & Cie Café	San Diego CA	619-683-9322
Carmel Mountain Ranch Country Club	San Diego CA	760-583-9237
Vagabond Sportfishing Inc.	San Diego CA	619-993-9575
Gravity Heights Restaurant and Brewery	San Diego CA	858-551-5105
Jeune Et Jolie	Carlsbad CA	858-231-0862
Coast Catering	Escondido CA	619-295-3173
Pacific Regent La Jolla	San Diego CA	858-597-8008
You & Yours Distilling (Kitchen)	San Diego CA	214-693-6619

Recipe Ideas

Recipes that include Shallots. One

is easiest, three is harder.

Dolly and Oatmeal		Apple-Arugula Grilled Cheese with Crispy Red Onions
Cookin' Canuck		Green Beans with Balsamic Roasted Shallots
Eats Well with Others		Eggplant Burgers with Honey Beer-Glazed Caramelized Shallots
Lucy's Kitchen Notebook		Thick Shallot Dressing
Noob Cook		Fried Shallots & Shallot Oil
Nourished Kitchen		Potted Cheddar with Bacon and Shallots
Cooking Light		Sorghum With Mushroom and Miso
Just a Little Bit of Bacon		Crispy Fried Shallots
Meran and Environs		Bad Egart White Wine Soup
Oregon Truffle Festival		Gnocchi di Parrano e Tartuffi

the other 40...

Minimalist Baker		Creamy Brussels Sprout & Shallot Dip
Indiaphile		Mung Dal with Turmeric and Shallots
How Sweet Eats		Caramelized Shallot, Spinach, & Goat Cheese Garlic Butter Pasta
Pinch of Yum		Caramelized Shallot & Grape Chutney
Alive		Creamy Blue Foot Mushroom Toasts
Brown Sugar		Seafood Gnocci with White Wine Sauce
Sprinkles and Sprouts		Red Wine and Shallot Butter
The Foodie Physician		White Gazpacho
Seasoned to Taste		Caramelized Shallots
Kiss My Smoke		Grilled Asparagus in Brown Butter and Shallots
The Woks Of Life		Chinese BBQ Pork Buns
The View from Great Island		White Mushroom Lasagne
Serena Bakes Simply From Scratch		Wonton Soup
A Beautiful Plate		Braised Fingerling Potatoes with Garlic, Shallots, and Fresh Herbs
Alexandra's Kitchen		The Best Grilled Cheese
Cupcakes & Kale Chips		Balsamic Blueberry Baked Brie with Bacon
Delia Online		Braised Wood Pigeon with Cider Apple Sauce and a Confit of Apples and Shallots
Whole Food Real Families		Roasted Shallot Vinaigrette
The Endless Meal		Caramelized Shallot and Gruyere Cheese Fondue
Steele House Kitchen		Roasted Beets and Shallots with Mustard Vinaigrette
A House in The Hills		Roasted Sunchoke Soup with Caramelized Shallots
David Lebovitz		Shallot Marmalade
Love & Olive Oil		Fig, Blue Cheese, & Bacon Salad with Fried Shallots
Natural Noshing		Green Beans with Caramelized Shallots
Hot Thai Kitchen		Jackfruit Curry with Ribs & Tomatoes - Gaeng Kanoon
Italian Notes		Pasta with Caesar mushrooms
Reckless Abandon		Red Wine Vinegar, Shallot, & Cucumber Mignonette
Little Broken		Greek Yogurt Onion Dip
A Nerd Cooks		CREAMY BUCATINI WITH CRISPY MUSHROOMS
A Family Feast		Herb Crusted Grilled Pork Tenderloin with Crispy Shallots
The Endless Meal		Caramelized Shallot and Gruyere Cheese Fondue
Vikalinka		Pork Loin Steaks in Creamy Shallot and Mushroom Sauce
A Family Feast		Oven Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Mustard and Shallots
Veganosity		Vegan Porcini Mushroom Gravy
Edible Austin		Texas Tarragon Vinaigrette
Elly Says Opa!		Spinach and Mushroom Stuffed Shells
Gastricurious		Pickled Habanada Peppers with Shallot + Lime
Julia's Album		Balsamic Braised, Caramelized Shallots with Pomegranate Seeds
Dolly and Oatmeal		Garlic & Herb & Shallot Confit
Costa Rica Dot Com		Banana Flower Stir Fry

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About 98 days ago, 6/20/21
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