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Shallots

Inventory, 5 lbs : 0
This item was last sold on : 01/18/21

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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.

Bobs Specialty Meats	Escondido CA	760-839-6850
ALCE 101	Solana Beach CA	858-342-5495
Addison Del Mar	Del Mar CA	858-350-7600
Kettner Exchange	San Diego CA	312-415-5455
The Crack Shack Pasadena	Pasadena CA	360-556-3032
San Diego Somm	Palm Desert CA	858-705-4826
Fairmont Grand Del Mar	San Diego CA	858-314-1975
Del Mar Country Club	Rancho Santa Fe CA	858-759-5500 x207
Siesel's Meats	San Diego CA	619-275-1234
Jack Monaco Creative Consulting	San Diego CA	619-318-2633
Craft and Commerce (Sekscobra Inc.)	San Diego CA	619-962-5935
Brandon Matzek- Blogger	San Diego CA	800-221-9730
insideOUT	San Diego CA	619-793-9221
Isola La Jolla	La Jolla CA	858-412-5566
Chef de Cuisine	San Diego CA	619-248-0538
Waverly	Cardiff CA	619-244-0416
Mr A's	San Diego CA	619-239-1377
The Crack Shack-San Diego	San Diego CA	619-795-3299
Grandave Productions LLC	San Diego CA	619-840-6305
The Miller's Table	Oceanside CA	310-694-4091

the other 51...

Chateau La Jolla	San Diego CA	858-459-4451
Chef Drew Mc Partlin	San Diego CA	619-990-9201
Born & Raised	San Diego CA	858-531-8677
Tribute Pizza	San Diego CA	858-220-0030
The Crack Shack-Encinitas	Encinitas CA	858-735-3093
Bishop School	San Diego CA	858-459-4021 x212
Bread & Cie Café	San Diego CA
Pacific Regent La Jolla	San Diego CA	858-597-8008
San Diego Freedom Ranch	Campo CA	619-478-5696
Landons East Meets West	San Marcos CA	760-304-4560
Qero	Encinitas CA	702-334-8845
Woodsy Coffee	Encinitas CA	858-882-7325
The Clean & Colorful Kitchen	San Diego CA	858-775-9005
Rancho Valencia	Del Mar CA	858-756-1123
Pamplemousse Grill	Solana Beach CA	858-792-9090
Louisiana Purchase	San Diego CA	716-946-7953
Panca Peruvian	Oceanside CA	760-722-3396
The Go Go Truck	San Diego CA	401-837-1740
Matt Johnson	San Diego CA	619-295-3172
Coast Catering	Escondido CA	619-295-3173
Fresh Sushi Catering	Carlsbad CA	858-344-7098
Communal Coffee	San Diego CA	619-920-7887
Barbarella La Jolla	La Jolla CA	858-454-7373
Craft House	San Diego CA	619-948-4458
Fishery	San Diego CA	858-272-9985
Madison	San Diego CA	619-822-3465
The Market by Buon Appetito	San Diego CA	619-237-1335
Catamaran	San Diego CA	858-488-1081
Mille Fleurs	Rancho Santa Fe CA	858-756-3085
Ballast Point Restaurant - Little Italy	San Diego CA	619-298-2337
Pete's Premade Paleo	San Diego CA	770-359-8274
Stone Brewing World Bistro & Gardens	Escondido CA	760-294-7866
Saint Mark Golf and Resort, LLC	San Marcos CA	508-320-6644
The Crack Shack LA	Los Angeles CA	360-556-3032
Ron Oliver	San Diego	619-295-3172
The Crack Shack Costa Mesa	Costa Mesa CA	951-808-7790
The Local-Pacific Beach	San Diego CA	858-263-7475
Viewpoint Brewing Co.	Del Mar CA	858-205-9835
AToN Center Inc.	Encinitas CA	858-759-5017
Chef Jenn	Solana Beach CA	858-212-9054
Catania La Jolla	La Jolla CA	619-295-3173
Bahia Resort Hotel	San Diego CA	858-488-0551
Full Circle Ghee	San Diego CA	858-204-0577
Dolce Pane & Vino	Del Mar CA	858-832-1518
Olive Tree Marketplace	San Diego CA	619-224-0443
Zeca Trading Co.	San Diego CA	619-410-1576
Brigantine Coronado	Coronado CA	619-435-4166
Rubicon Deli India Street	San Diego CA	619-200-4201
Stake Chophouse & Bar	Coronado CA	619-522-0077
Lucky Bolt	San Diego CA	917-969-9500
Le Parfait Paris-Liberty Station	San Diego CA	619-245-4457

Recipe Ideas

Recipes that include Shallots. One

is easiest, three is harder.

Berlin & Coconuts		Easy Vegan Falafel and Tabouli
Serena Bakes Simply From Scratch		Wonton Soup
Alexandra's Kitchen		The Best Grilled Cheese
Julia's Album		Balsamic Braised, Caramelized Shallots with Pomegranate Seeds
Steele House Kitchen		Roasted Beets and Shallots with Mustard Vinaigrette
Cupcakes & Kale Chips		Balsamic Blueberry Baked Brie with Bacon
The Endless Meal		Caramelized Shallot and Gruyere Cheese Fondue
Eats Well with Others		Eggplant Burgers with Honey Beer-Glazed Caramelized Shallots
Little Broken		Greek Yogurt Onion Dip
A Family Feast		Oven Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Mustard and Shallots

the other 33...

Lucy's Kitchen Notebook		Thick Shallot Dressing
The View from Great Island		White Mushroom Lasagne
Reckless Abandon		Red Wine Vinegar, Shallot, & Cucumber Mignonette
The Foodie Physician		White Gazpacho
Seasoned to Taste		Caramelized Shallots
Yummly		Banana Flower Stir Fry
Indiaphile		Mung Dal with Turmeric and Shallots
Vikalinka		Pork Loin Steaks in Creamy Shallot and Mushroom Sauce
Sprinkles and Sprouts		Red Wine and Shallot Butter
Dolly and Oatmeal		Garlic & Herb & Shallot Confit
Delia Online		Braised Wood Pigeon with Cider Apple Sauce and a Confit of Apples and Shallots
The Endless Meal		Caramelized Shallot and Gruyere Cheese Fondue
Cookin' Canuck		Green Beans with Balsamic Roasted Shallots
How Sweet Eats		Caramelized Shallot, Spinach, & Goat Cheese Garlic Butter Pasta
A Beautiful Plate		Braised Fingerling Potatoes with Garlic, Shallots, and Fresh Herbs
Dolly and Oatmeal		Apple-Arugula Grilled Cheese with Crispy Red Onions
Elly Says Opa!		Spinach and Mushroom Stuffed Shells
Brown Sugar		Seafood Gnocci with White Wine Sauce
David Lebovitz		Shallot Marmalade
Whole Food Real Families		Roasted Shallot Vinaigrette
Natural Noshing		Green Beans with Caramelized Shallots
Cooking Light		Sorghum With Mushroom and Miso
A Family Feast		Herb Crusted Grilled Pork Tenderloin with Crispy Shallots
Veganosity		Vegan Porcini Mushroom Gravy
Nourished Kitchen		Potted Cheddar with Bacon and Shallots
Kiss My Smoke		Grilled Asparagus in Brown Butter and Shallots
Pinch of Yum		Caramelized Shallot & Grape Chutney
Noob Cook		Fried Shallots & Shallot Oil
Just a Little Bit of Bacon		Crispy Fried Shallots
Love & Olive Oil		Fig, Blue Cheese, & Bacon Salad with Fried Shallots
The Woks Of Life		Chinese BBQ Pork Buns
A House in The Hills		Roasted Sunchoke Soup with Caramelized Shallots
Minimalist Baker		Creamy Brussels Sprout & Shallot Dip

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Santa Monica Farmers Market

Milliken Farms

Near Santa Monica, California, United States
About 97 days ago, 10/14/20
Sharer's comments : Spring Shallots

West LA International Market

West LA International Market/Arab Market
10817 Venice Blvd Lis Angeles CA 90034
310-918-6273

Near Culver City, California, United States
About 571 days ago, 6/28/19

Wild Berry Market

Wild Berry Market
8744 US Hwy 51 N Minocqua WI 54548
715-356-2635

Near Minocqua, Wisconsin, United States
About 597 days ago, 6/02/19

Central market of Athens - Greece 🇬🇷

Central Markets & Fisheries Organization S.A. / Farmers Market
Tzon Kennenti, Agios Ioannis Rentis

https://www.okaa.gr/

Near Athens, Attiki, Greece
About 616 days ago, 5/14/19
Sharer's comments : Shallots 👌🏻

Vista Farmers Market

Peter Schaner
Schaner Family Farms
30819 Mesa Crest Road, Valley Center 92082
760-749-9376

Near Vista, California, United States
About 668 days ago, 3/23/19
Sharer's comments : Shallots spotted at Vista Farmers Market.

Mount Royal Fine Foods

Mount Royal Fine Foods
1600 Woodland Ave Duluth MN 55803
218-728-3665

Near Duluth, Minnesota, United States
About 673 days ago, 3/18/19