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Shallots

Inventory, 5 lbs : 46.52
This item was last sold on : 04/10/21

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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.

Grossmont-Cuyamaca Community College District	El Cajon CA	619-644-7585
Olive Tree Marketplace	San Diego CA	619-224-0443
Harry's Coffee Shop	San Diego CA	858-454-7381
Brigantine Coronado	Coronado CA	619-435-4166
Miguel's 4S Ranch	San Diego CA	858-924-9200
Herb & Wood	San Diego CA	520-205-1288
Viewpoint Brewing Co.	Del Mar CA	858-205-9835
Pacific Beach Ale House	San Diego CA	858-581-2337
Landons East Meets West	San Marcos CA	760-304-4560
Michele Coulon Dessertier	San Diego CA	858-456-5098
Counterpoint	San Diego CA	619-564-6722
The Crack Shack-San Diego	San Diego CA	619-795-3299
PFC Fitness Camp	Carlsbad CA	888-488-8936
Miho Gastrotruck	San Diego CA	619-365-5655
The Clean & Colorful Kitchen	San Diego CA	858-775-9005
The Crack Shack Costa Mesa	Costa Mesa CA	951-808-7790
Gravity Heights Restaurant and Brewery	San Diego CA	858-551-5105
Neighborhood Burger	San Diego CA	619-446-0002
Quality Coast Inc	San Diego CA	619-734-1114
Pacific Coast Spirits	Oceanside CA	925-381-5392

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Bol	San Diego CA	760-500-0616
Kari Kari Chili Crisps	San Diego CA	858-729-8170
Avant	San Diego CA	858-675-8505
Toast Catering	San Diego CA	858-208-9422
Panca Peruvian	Oceanside CA	760-722-3396
Alila Marea Beach Resort	Encinitas CA	805-539-9719
Waverly	Cardiff CA	619-244-0416
Addison Del Mar	Del Mar CA	858-350-7600
Bound Coffee	Oceanside CA	760-805-3505
Paradise Point Resort Main Kitchen	San Diego CA	858-490-6363
Belching Beaver Brewery Tavern and Grill	Vista CA	760-509-4424
J & Tonys	San Diego CA	855-634-7664
Cody's at the Cove	La Jolla CA	858-459-0040
Carmel Mountain Ranch Country Club	San Diego CA	760-583-9237
Isola La Jolla	La Jolla CA	858-412-5566
Pacific Regent La Jolla	San Diego CA	858-597-8008
Chef Justin Snyder	Lakeside CA	619-212-9990
Stake Chophouse & Bar	Coronado CA	619-522-0077
Kettner Exchange	San Diego CA	909-915-9877
Marys Gourmet Salads	La Jolla CA	858-925-4690
Sorority Cuisine - Gamma Phi Beta	San Diego CA	310-634-2371
The Crack Shack LA	Los Angeles CA	360-556-3032
Full Circle Ghee	San Diego CA	858-204-0577
The Miller's Table	Oceanside CA	310-694-4091
Creme De La Crepe 2020	San Diego CA	619-269-1886
The Loma Club	San Diego CA	619-222-4653
Qero	Encinitas CA	702-334-8845
Pamplemousse Grill	Solana Beach CA	858-792-9090
Chef Drew Mc Partlin	San Diego CA	619-990-9201
Rancho Valencia	Del Mar CA	858-756-1123
Plan 9 Alehouse	Escondido CA	760-489-8817
Lafayette Hotel	San Diego CA	619-296-2101
Seasoned Catering and Events	San Diego CA	619-246-4909
Catamaran	San Diego CA	858-488-1081
Dolce Pane & Vino	Del Mar CA	858-832-1518
The Market by Buon Appetito	San Diego CA	619-237-1335
Mille Fleurs	Rancho Santa Fe CA	858-756-3085
You & Yours Distilling (Kitchen)	San Diego CA	214-693-6619
Fishery	San Diego CA	858-272-9985
Bobs Specialty Meats	Escondido CA	760-839-6850
Madison	San Diego CA	619-822-3465
Red Tail Catering	San Marcos CA	858-605-8219
The Wild Thyme Company	San Diego CA	858-527-0226
The Coal Bunker	Fallbrook CA	619-218-4102
Olivewood Gardens and Learning Center	National City CA	619-434-4281
San Diego Freedom Ranch	Campo CA	619-478-5696
Lodge at Torrey Pines Grill	San Diego CA	858-453-4420
Kitchens For Good	San Diego CA
Coast Catering	Escondido CA	619-295-3173
Kairoa Brewing Company	San Diego CA	858-735-0051
The Original 40 Brewing	San Diego CA	619-206-4725
Chef de Cuisine	San Diego CA	619-248-0538
Catania La Jolla	La Jolla CA	619-295-3173
Iron Pig Alehouse	San Diego CA	619-885-3718
Mr A's	San Diego CA	619-239-1377
Panama 66	San Diego CA	619-206-6352
The Crack Shack-Encinitas	Encinitas CA	858-735-3093
ALCE 101	Solana Beach CA	858-342-5495
Woodsy Coffee	Encinitas CA	858-882-7325
Lucky Bolt	San Diego CA	662-832-3638
Crab Hut	San Diego CA	858-860-5225
Saint Mark Golf and Resort, LLC	San Marcos CA	508-320-6644
AToN Center Inc.	Encinitas CA	858-759-5017
Shoreside Support Boat	San Diego CA	704-277-7929
Venissimo Cheese Hillcrest	San Diego CA	619-491-0708
Village Vino	San Diego CA	619-546-8466
Bahia Resort Hotel	San Diego CA	858-488-0551
Fresh Sushi Catering	Carlsbad CA	858-344-7098
Burning Beard	El Cajon CA	619-884-4716
Chateau La Jolla	San Diego CA	858-459-4451
Ron Oliver	San Diego	619-295-3172
Craft House	San Diego CA	619-948-4458
BFD-Big Front Door	San Diego CA	619-723-8183
Golden Door	San Marcos CA	760-761-4142
Le Parfait Paris-Liberty Station	San Diego CA	619-245-4457
The Crack Shack Pasadena	Pasadena CA	360-556-3032
Third Corner Encinitas	Encinitas CA	619-417-9251
Animae	San Diego CA	619-925-7908
Bread & Cie Café	San Diego CA

Recipe Ideas

Recipes that include Shallots. One

is easiest, three is harder.

The View from Great Island		White Mushroom Lasagne
Steele House Kitchen		Roasted Beets and Shallots with Mustard Vinaigrette
The Woks Of Life		Chinese BBQ Pork Buns
How Sweet Eats		Caramelized Shallot, Spinach, & Goat Cheese Garlic Butter Pasta
Elly Says Opa!		Spinach and Mushroom Stuffed Shells
Kiss My Smoke		Grilled Asparagus in Brown Butter and Shallots
Natural Noshing		Green Beans with Caramelized Shallots
Dolly and Oatmeal		Apple-Arugula Grilled Cheese with Crispy Red Onions
Nourished Kitchen		Potted Cheddar with Bacon and Shallots
A Family Feast		Oven Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Mustard and Shallots

the other 34...

A House in The Hills		Roasted Sunchoke Soup with Caramelized Shallots
The Endless Meal		Caramelized Shallot and Gruyere Cheese Fondue
Costa Rica Dot Com		Banana Flower Stir Fry
Alexandra's Kitchen		The Best Grilled Cheese
Gastricurious		Pickled Habanada Peppers with Shallot + Lime
Brown Sugar		Seafood Gnocci with White Wine Sauce
Cupcakes & Kale Chips		Balsamic Blueberry Baked Brie with Bacon
Berlin & Coconuts		Easy Vegan Falafel and Tabouli
Eats Well with Others		Eggplant Burgers with Honey Beer-Glazed Caramelized Shallots
Whole Food Real Families		Roasted Shallot Vinaigrette
Cooking Light		Sorghum With Mushroom and Miso
Cookin' Canuck		Green Beans with Balsamic Roasted Shallots
Seasoned to Taste		Caramelized Shallots
Little Broken		Greek Yogurt Onion Dip
Just a Little Bit of Bacon		Crispy Fried Shallots
The Foodie Physician		White Gazpacho
Veganosity		Vegan Porcini Mushroom Gravy
Noob Cook		Fried Shallots & Shallot Oil
A Beautiful Plate		Braised Fingerling Potatoes with Garlic, Shallots, and Fresh Herbs
A Family Feast		Herb Crusted Grilled Pork Tenderloin with Crispy Shallots
David Lebovitz		Shallot Marmalade
Love & Olive Oil		Fig, Blue Cheese, & Bacon Salad with Fried Shallots
The Endless Meal		Caramelized Shallot and Gruyere Cheese Fondue
Lucy's Kitchen Notebook		Thick Shallot Dressing
Sprinkles and Sprouts		Red Wine and Shallot Butter
Pinch of Yum		Caramelized Shallot & Grape Chutney
Julia's Album		Balsamic Braised, Caramelized Shallots with Pomegranate Seeds
Vikalinka		Pork Loin Steaks in Creamy Shallot and Mushroom Sauce
Indiaphile		Mung Dal with Turmeric and Shallots
Reckless Abandon		Red Wine Vinegar, Shallot, & Cucumber Mignonette
Serena Bakes Simply From Scratch		Wonton Soup
Minimalist Baker		Creamy Brussels Sprout & Shallot Dip
Delia Online		Braised Wood Pigeon with Cider Apple Sauce and a Confit of Apples and Shallots
Dolly and Oatmeal		Garlic & Herb & Shallot Confit

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Santa Monica Farmers Market

Milliken Farms

Near Santa Monica, California, United States
About 179 days ago, 10/14/20
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West LA International Market/Arab Market
10817 Venice Blvd Lis Angeles CA 90034
310-918-6273

Near Culver City, California, United States
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Wild Berry Market
8744 US Hwy 51 N Minocqua WI 54548
715-356-2635

Near Minocqua, Wisconsin, United States
About 679 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 698 days ago, 5/14/19
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