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Shallots

Inventory, 5 lbs : 37.28
This item was last sold on : 07/03/20

• 77 Featured Restaurants

• 41 Recipe Ideas

• 9 Sharess

Description/Taste

Shallots are small to medium in size, averaging five centimeters in length, depending on the specific variety, and are oblong with tapered ends. The bulbous bulbs are encased in a dry, papery, thin skin that flakes when touched and ranges in color from copper, gold, pale pink, to red. Inside the skin, there are clusters of cloves divided into individually wrapped segments similar to garlic. Small Shallot varieties average 2-3 cloves, and larger varieties typically contain 3-6 cloves. The firm, dense, and juicy cloves are off-white to translucent with light purple rings. Shallots are aromatic, spicy, sweet, and crisp when raw and when cooked, they develop a delicate, sweet, and savory flavor with notes of garlic.

Seasons/Availability

Shallots are available year-round.

Current Facts

Shallots, botanically classified Allium cepa, are a cool-season perennial that is often grown as an annual and belongs to the Amaryllidaceae family along with onions, garlic, and leeks. There are many different varieties of Shallots, and the small bulbs are favored by chefs and home cooks for their mild but rich flavor.

Nutritional Value

Shallots contain potassium, vitamin C, calcium, iron, and fiber.

Applications

Shallots are best suited for both raw and cooked applications such as roasting, sautéing, and grilling. When raw, they can be chopped and mixed into salads, topped on bruschetta, blended into sauces such as Béarnaise, minced into guacamole, and stirred into dips such as French vinaigrettes. When cooked, Shallots can be sautéed with salt, pepper, butter, cream, citrus, or vinegar and paired with meats or cooked vegetables, combined into lentil stews, baked into casseroles, or tossed with pasta. They can also be roasted and dipped in a mixture of Greek yogurt and olive oil. Deep-fried Shallots are used as a condiment and served with porridge in Asia. Shallots pair well with tomatoes, mushrooms, green beans, garlic, capers, baked oysters, Parmesan cheese, beer. The bulbs will keep up to one month when stored in a cool, dry, and dark place.

Ethnic/Cultural Info

Shallots are known as Bawang Merah in Indonesia and are commonly used instead of regular onions in everyday cooking for their mild, less potent flavor. The bulbs are thinly sliced, fried, and then added as a layer of crunch in fried rice. Shallots are also commonly pickled to develop a sour flavor as it is believed in Indonesia that sour flavors will help stimulate appetites at the beginning of a meal. In addition to Asian recipes, Shallots are favored in French cooking and are used in traditional recipes including roasts, stews, and sauces such as marchant de vin, bordelaise, and perigeux.

Geography/History

Shallots are native to Asia, specifically to the city of Ascalon in Palestine, and are believed to have been introduced to Europe from crusaders returning from the middle east in the 11th century. Today Shallots are widespread and are available at farmer markets, specialty grocers, and supermarkets in North America, Central America, South America, Europe, Asia, and Australia.

Featured Restaurants

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

Bread & Cie Café	San Diego CA	619-295-3172
International Smoke Del Mar	San Diego CA	702-683-7590
Quality Coast Inc	San Diego CA	619-443-9192
Herb & Wood	San Diego CA	619-955-8495
Fresh Sushi Catering	Carlsbad CA	858-344-7098
Lodge at Torrey Pines Main	San Diego CA	858-453-4420
Mangia Mangia	Valley Center CA	619-295-3172
Le Parfait Paris-Liberty Station	San Diego CA	619-245-4457
Ron Oliver
WOM San Diego Foodservice	Oceanside CA	619-203-7401
Rubicon Deli India Street	San Diego CA	619-200-4201
Chef Drew Mc Partlin	San Diego CA	619-990-9201
Mr A's	San Diego CA	619-239-1377
Olive Tree Marketplace	San Diego CA	619-224-0443
Juniper & Ivy	San Diego CA	858-481-3666
The Crack Shack-San Diego	San Diego CA	619-795-3299
C 2 C	San Diego CA	619-972-9345
Catamaran	San Diego CA	858-488-1081
Avant	San Diego CA	858-675-8505
Craft House	San Diego CA	619-948-4458

the other 57...

Miho Gastrotruck	San Diego CA	619-867-4295
Bivouac Ciderworks	San Diego CA	816-809-5193
Le Parfait Paris- Downtown	San Diego CA	619-245-4457
The Crack Shack Pasadena	Pasadena CA	619-520-4793
Curated Leu	Encinitas CA
Qero	Encinitas CA	760-753-9050
The Local-Pacific Beach	San Diego CA	858-263-7475
Bud & Robs New Orleans Bistro	San Diego CA
Mary Frese	Coronado CA	619-435-5425
RoVino Rotisserie + Wine	San Diego CA	619-972-6286
Pamplemousse Grill	Solana Beach CA	858-792-9090
Cape Rey Carlsbad, a Hilton Resort	Carlsbad CA	760-602-0800
Dynamic Nutrition	San Diego CA	619-296-3172
Brandon Matzek- Blogger	San Diego CA	800-221-9730
Panama 66	San Diego CA	619-702-6373
The Miller's Table	Oceanside CA	310-694-4091
The Crack Shack Costa Mesa	Costa Mesa CA	619-450-7978
619 Spirits	San Diego CA	619-940-6456
Isola La Jolla	La Jolla CA	858-412-5566
Animae	San Diego CA	619-925-7908
Coast Catering	Escondido CA	619-295-3173
AToN Center Inc.	Encinitas CA	858-759-5017
Hash House A Go Go	San Diego CA	619-298-4646
Fishery	San Diego CA	858-272-9985
The Market by Buon Appetito	San Diego CA	619-237-1335
Miguel's Old Town	San Diego CA	619-298-9840
The Clean & Colorful Kitchen	San Diego CA	858-775-9005
Pacific Beach Ale House	San Diego CA	858-581-2337
Bistro du Marche by Tapenade	La Jolla CA	858-551-7500
Pacific Regent La Jolla	San Diego CA	858-597-8008
Vagabond Sportfishing Inc.	San Diego CA	619-993-9575
Cal A Vie	Vista CA	760-945-2055
Shoreside Support Boat	San Diego CA	704-277-7929
Madison	San Diego CA	619-822-3465
Stake Chophouse & Bar	Coronado CA	619-522-0077
Catania La Jolla	La Jolla CA	619-295-3173
Counterpoint	San Diego CA	619-564-6722
Toast Cafe	San Diego CA	858-925-7552
Isola Pizza Bar	San Diego CA	619-255-4230
ALCE 101	Solana Beach CA	858-342-5495
Park Hyatt Aviara	Carlsbad CA	760-448-1234
Trident Coffee	San Diego CA	619-246-9316
Chef Jenn	Solana Beach CA	858-212-9054
Mille Fleurs	Rancho Santa Fe CA	858-756-3085
Miguel's Cocina Coronado	Coronado CA	619-437-4237
Armonia LLC	San Diego CA	619-724-7210
Sara Polczynski (Seasoned Plates)	San Diego CA	619-757-8924
Gravity Heights Restaurant and Brewery	San Diego CA	858-551-5105
Viewpoint Brewing Co.	Del Mar CA	858-205-9835
Zeca Trading Co.	San Diego CA	619-410-1576
Rancho Valencia	Del Mar CA	858-756-1123
Kettner Exchange	San Diego CA	312-415-5455
The Crack Shack-Encinitas	Encinitas CA	858-735-3093
You & Yours Distilling (Kitchen)	San Diego CA	214-693-6619
Fairmont Grand Del Mar	San Diego CA	858-314-1975
My Yard Live	San Marcos CA	619-339-1686
Firefly Beach	San Diego CA	619-222-6440

Recipe Ideas

Recipes that include Shallots. One

is easiest, three is harder.

Indiaphile		Mung Dal with Turmeric and Shallots
Dolly and Oatmeal		Apple-Arugula Grilled Cheese with Crispy Red Onions
The View from Great Island		White Mushroom Lasagne
Natural Noshing		Green Beans with Caramelized Shallots
The Foodie Physician		White Gazpacho
Cookin' Canuck		Green Beans with Balsamic Roasted Shallots
A Beautiful Plate		Braised Fingerling Potatoes with Garlic, Shallots, and Fresh Herbs
The Endless Meal		Caramelized Shallot and Gruyere Cheese Fondue
Serena Bakes Simply From Scratch		Wonton Soup
Eats Well with Others		Eggplant Burgers with Honey Beer-Glazed Caramelized Shallots

the other 31...

Little Broken		Greek Yogurt Onion Dip
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
How Sweet Eats		Caramelized Shallot, Spinach, & Goat Cheese Garlic Butter Pasta
Berlin & Coconuts		Easy Vegan Falafel and Tabouli
A House in The Hills		Roasted Sunchoke Soup with Caramelized Shallots
Brown Sugar		Seafood Gnocci with White Wine Sauce
Seasoned to Taste		Caramelized Shallots
Julia's Album		Balsamic Braised, Caramelized Shallots with Pomegranate Seeds
Alexandra's Kitchen		The Best Grilled Cheese
Minimalist Baker		Creamy Brussels Sprout & Shallot Dip
Cupcakes & Kale Chips		Balsamic Blueberry Baked Brie with Bacon
Steele House Kitchen		Roasted Beets and Shallots with Mustard Vinaigrette
Nourished Kitchen		Potted Cheddar with Bacon and Shallots
The Woks Of Life		Chinese BBQ Pork Buns
Veganosity		Vegan Porcini Mushroom Gravy
Kiss My Smoke		Grilled Asparagus in Brown Butter and Shallots
Reckless Abandon		Red Wine Vinegar, Shallot, & Cucumber Mignonette
Elly Says Opa!		Spinach and Mushroom Stuffed Shells
Lucy's Kitchen Notebook		Thick Shallot Dressing
Vikalinka		Pork Loin Steaks in Creamy Shallot and Mushroom Sauce
Dolly and Oatmeal		Garlic & Herb & Shallot Confit
Sprinkles and Sprouts		Red Wine and Shallot Butter
A Family Feast		Oven Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Mustard and Shallots
Just a Little Bit of Bacon		Crispy Fried Shallots
Noob Cook		Fried Shallots & Shallot Oil
Love & Olive Oil		Fig, Blue Cheese, & Bacon Salad with Fried Shallots
Pinch of Yum		Caramelized Shallot & Grape Chutney
Whole Food Real Families		Roasted Shallot Vinaigrette
David Lebovitz		Shallot Marmalade
A Family Feast		Herb Crusted Grilled Pork Tenderloin with Crispy Shallots

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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 372 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 398 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 417 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 469 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 474 days ago, 3/18/19

Little Italy Mercato

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

Near San Diego, California, United States
About 546 days ago, 1/05/19
Sharer's comments : Shallots spotted at Little Italy Mercato.

Farm Runners Near Hotchkiss, Colorado, United States
About 547 days ago, 1/04/19

University District Farmers Market

River Run Farm
2800 Woodcock Road, Sequim 98382
360-808-1248

Near Seattle, Washington, United States
About 567 days ago, 12/15/18
Sharer's comments : Shallots spotted at University District Farmers Market. These shallots are monstrous and ready to slice and dice!

Hayward Farmers Market

Farmacy Acres
Hayward , 54843
1-715-762-4913

Wisconsin, United States
About 691 days ago, 8/13/18
Sharer's comments : Shallots spotted at Hayward Farmers Market. Sweet and crisp.