Shallots

Inventory, 5 lbs : 60.29
This item was last sold on : 11/26/22

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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.

Communal Coffee - Oceanside	Oceanside CA	619-920-7887
Stake Chophouse & Bar	Coronado CA	619-522-0077
Paradisaea Restaurant	La Jolla CA	732-915-6669
BeerFish	San Diego CA	619-363-2337
UPAC Enterprise Center	San Diego CA	619-255-7644
Coast Catering	Escondido CA	619-295-3173
Gold Finch	San Diego CA	619-804-2051
Wormwood	San Diego CA	619-573-0289
Shakespeare's Corner Shoppe & Afternoon Tea	San Diego CA	619-683-2748
Sugar Bear Enterprises	San Diego CA	925-383-3623
Relic Bageri LLC	San Diego CA	619-335-6328
Kettner Exchange	San Diego CA	909-915-9877
RoVino Rotisserie + Wine	San Diego CA	619-972-6286
The Smoking Goat	San Diego CA	858-232-4220
Southwestern Yacht Club	San Diego CA	619-222-0438
Izakaya Maize/Rabih Sus	La Mesa CA	619-395-6383
Secret Sister	San Diego CA	619-281-0718
The Santaluz Club Inc - Main Dining	San Diego CA	858-759-3150
Toast Cafe	San Diego CA	858-208-9422
Alejandra's Cocina	Carlsbad CA	858-500-5075

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Craft and Commerce (Sekscobra Inc.)	San Diego CA	619-962-5935
Piatti	San Diego CA	858-454-1589
Le Parfait Paris	San Diego CA	619-245-4457
Armonia LLC	San Diego CA	619-724-7210
Residence Inn Downtown Gaslamp	San Diego CA	619-487-1200
Sandpiper Wood Fired Grill & Oysters	La Jolla CA	858-228-5655
West Brew	Del Mar CA	858-412-4364
Toast Catering	San Diego CA	858-208-9422
Le Parfait Paris- Downtown	San Diego CA	619-245-4457
US Grant Hotel Grill	San Diego CA	619-232-3121
The Butchery	San Diego CA	858-345-1524
Pendry SD	San Diego CA	619-738-7000
Nectarine Grove	Encinitas CA	760-944-4525
Pamplemousse Grill	Solana Beach CA	858-792-9090
Mister A's	San Diego CA	619-239-1377
Bang Bang 2021	San Diego CA	619-382-8938
Mission Ave Bar and Grill	Oceanside CA	760-717-5899
West Brew-Downtown	San Diego CA	619-726-6567
Camino Riviera	San Diego CA	619-685-3881
Le Parfait Paris- Liberty Station	San Diego CA	619-245-4457
Olivewood Gardens -Donation	National City CA	619-434-4281
Madison	San Diego CA	619-822-3465
Catania La Jolla	La Jolla CA	858-551-5105
Qero	Encinitas CA	702-334-8845
Miho	San Diego CA	619-365-5655
Barrel & Board	San Diego CA	619-379-2574
Saint Mark Golf and Resort, LLC	San Marcos CA	508-320-6644
Maderas Golf Club	Poway CA	858-451-8100
Venissimo Cheese Del Mar	Del Mar CA	858-847-9616
Elixir De La Lune	La Jolla CA	619-985-8979
Half Door Brewing	San Diego CA	619-655-7459
Addison Del Mar	Del Mar CA	858-350-7600
The Wild Thyme Company	San Diego CA	858-527-0226
Vogue Tavern	Chula Vista CA	619-371-3322
Park Commons - ARE	San Diego CA	619-295-3172
Secret Sister (Bar)	San Diego CA	619-281-0718
The Crack Shack Costa Mesa	Costa Mesa CA	951-808-7790
The Cork and Craft	San Diego CA	858-618-2463
Vino Carta Solana Beach	Encinitas CA	858-353-2815
Hawaiian Fresh Seafood	San Diego CA	858-299-8862
Yoann Taboyan, Personal Chef	San Diego CA	347-277-1958
Solare Ristorante Lounge	San Diego CA	619-270-9670
Brandon Matzek- Blogger	San Diego CA	800-221-9730
Bread & Cie Café	San Diego CA	619-683-9322
Word of Mouth Kitchen	San Diego CA	858-705-3752
The Crack Shack-Encinitas	Encinitas CA	858-735-3093
Open Gym-Working Class	San Diego CA	619-865-3024
Smoke and Salt	Encinitas CA	760-815-9827
InterContinental Banquet Kitchen	San Diego CA	619-501-9400
The Switchboard Restaurant and Bar	Oceanside CA	442-266-2781
AToN Center Inc.	Encinitas CA	858-759-5017
Pete's Premade Paleo	San Diego CA	770-359-8274
Cody's La Jolla	La Jolla CA	858-459-0040
Pacific Regent La Jolla	San Diego CA	858-597-8008
Fresco Cocina	Carlsbad CA	760-720-3737
Mabel's Gone Fishing	San Diego CA	619-228-9851
Dan Gonzales Inc.	San Diego CA
Woods Kitchen Foods	San Diego CA	619-719-6924
Yummy Sushi	Coronado CA	619-435-2771
KI's	Encinitas CA	760-586-8289
Olive Tree Marketplace	San Diego CA	619-224-0443
Golden Door	San Marcos CA	760-761-4142
Isola La Jolla	La Jolla CA	858-412-5566
Ron Oliver	San Diego	619-295-3172
Miguel's 4S Ranch	San Diego CA	858-924-9200
Javier Plascencia	Bonita CA	619-295-3172
Botanica	San Diego CA	619-310-6320
Kitchens For Good	San Diego CA	619-450-4040
Mille Fleurs	Rancho Santa Fe CA	858-756-3085
Oside Kitchen Collaborative	Oceanside CA	619-807-7161
Grossmont-Cuyamaca Community College District	El Cajon CA	619-644-7585
Waverly	Cardiff CA	619-244-0416
Vagabond Sportfishing Inc.	San Diego CA	619-993-9575
Chateau La Jolla	San Diego CA	858-459-4451
Grass Skirt	San Diego CA	858-412-5237
Green Acres Campus 2020	San Diego CA	858-450-9907
Fresh Sushi Catering	Carlsbad CA	858-344-7098
Bernardo Heights Country Club	San Diego CA	858-487-4022
Bellamy's Restaurant	Escondido CA	760-747-5000
Rancho Valencia	Del Mar CA	858-756-1123
Lucky Bolt	San Diego CA	662-832-3638
Plan 9 Alehouse	Escondido CA	760-489-8817
Gravity Heights Restaurant and Brewery	San Diego CA	858-551-5105
Marisi La Jolla	La Jolla CA	951-852-6730
Harumama Noodles & Buns (Encinitas)	Encinitas CA	858-886-9909
insideOUT	San Diego CA	619-888-8623
Village Vino	San Diego CA	619-546-8466
Pacific Bound Yachts, Inc	San Diego CA	954-638-7757
Loving Hut	San Diego CA	619-855-5674
The Shout House	San Diego CA	619-231-6700
Juniper & Ivy	San Diego CA	858-481-3666

Recipe Ideas

Recipes that include Shallots. One

is easiest, three is harder.

Meran and Environs		Bad Egart White Wine Soup
Cooking Light		Sorghum With Mushroom and Miso
Dolly and Oatmeal		Roasted Golden Beet & Shallot Dip
Eats Well with Others		Eggplant Burgers with Honey Beer-Glazed Caramelized Shallots
David Lebovitz		Shallot Marmalade
A Nerd Cooks		CREAMY BUCATINI WITH CRISPY MUSHROOMS
Hot Thai Kitchen		Jackfruit Curry with Ribs & Tomatoes - Gaeng Kanoon
Noob Cook		Fried Shallots & Shallot Oil
Julia's Album		Balsamic Braised, Caramelized Shallots with Pomegranate Seeds
The View from Great Island		White Mushroom Lasagne

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Edible Austin		Texas Tarragon Vinaigrette
Vikalinka		Pork Loin Steaks in Creamy Shallot and Mushroom Sauce
Italian Notes		Pasta with Caesar mushrooms
How Sweet Eats		Caramelized Shallot, Spinach, & Goat Cheese Garlic Butter Pasta
Gastricurious		Pickled Habanada Peppers with Shallot + Lime
A Family Feast		Oven Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Mustard and Shallots
Elly Says Opa!		Spinach and Mushroom Stuffed Shells
Serena Bakes Simply From Scratch		Wonton Soup
The Woks Of Life		Chinese BBQ Pork Buns
The Foodie Physician		White Gazpacho
Cupcakes & Kale Chips		Balsamic Blueberry Baked Brie with Bacon
Alive		Creamy Blue Foot Mushroom Toasts
Kiss My Smoke		Grilled Asparagus in Brown Butter and Shallots
The Endless Meal		Caramelized Shallot and Gruyere Cheese Fondue
A Family Feast		Herb Crusted Grilled Pork Tenderloin with Crispy Shallots
Dolly and Oatmeal		Garlic & Herb & Shallot Confit
Alexandra's Kitchen		The Best Grilled Cheese
Natural Noshing		Green Beans with Caramelized Shallots
Pinch of Yum		Caramelized Shallot & Grape Chutney
The Endless Meal		Caramelized Shallot and Gruyere Cheese Fondue
Delia Online		Braised Wood Pigeon with Cider Apple Sauce and a Confit of Apples and Shallots
Oregon Truffle Festival		Gnocchi di Parrano e Tartuffi
Steele House Kitchen		Roasted Beets and Shallots with Mustard Vinaigrette
Brooklyn Supper		Roasted Parsnip Soup with Bacon and Shallots
Minimalist Baker		Creamy Brussels Sprout & Shallot Dip
Love & Olive Oil		Fig, Blue Cheese, & Bacon Salad with Fried Shallots
Dolly and Oatmeal		Apple-Arugula Grilled Cheese with Crispy Red Onions
Seasoned to Taste		Caramelized Shallots
Indiaphile		Mung Dal with Turmeric and Shallots
Cookin' Canuck		Green Beans with Balsamic Roasted Shallots
Little Broken		Greek Yogurt Onion Dip
Veganosity		Vegan Porcini Mushroom Gravy
Nourished Kitchen		Potted Cheddar with Bacon and Shallots
A Beautiful Plate		Braised Fingerling Potatoes with Garlic, Shallots, and Fresh Herbs
Brown Sugar		Seafood Gnocci with White Wine Sauce
A House in The Hills		Roasted Sunchoke Soup with Caramelized Shallots
Home & Plate		Compound Butter with Garlic, Shallots, & Herbs
Just a Little Bit of Bacon		Crispy Fried Shallots
Sprinkles and Sprouts		Red Wine and Shallot Butter
Lucy's Kitchen Notebook		Thick Shallot Dressing
Reckless Abandon		Red Wine Vinegar, Shallot, & Cucumber Mignonette

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