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Shallots

Inventory, 5 lbs : 2.55
This item was last sold on : 04/04/20

• 86 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.

Coast Catering	Escondido CA	619-295-3173
Viewpoint Brewing Co.	Del Mar CA	858-205-9835
Olive Tree Marketplace	San Diego CA	619-224-0443
Cesarina	San Diego CA	619-226-6222
The Crack Shack Pasadena	Pasadena CA	619-520-4793
JRDN Restaurant	San Diego CA	858-270-5736
Dolce Pane & Vino	Del Mar CA	858-832-1518
Bantams Roost Public House	Carlsbad CA	619-990-0158
Chef Drew Mc Partlin	San Diego CA	619-990-9201
You & Yours Distilling (Kitchen)	San Diego CA	214-693-6619
Common Stock	San Diego CA	303-877-5052
Culinary Concepts	San Diego CA	858-530-1885
Fresh Sushi Catering	Carlsbad CA	858-344-7098
The Crack Shack-Encinitas	Encinitas CA	858-735-3093
insideOUT	San Diego CA	619-793-9221
Toast Catering	san diego CA	858-208-9422
Little Lion	San Diego CA	619-519-4079
Rancho Valencia	Del Mar CA	858-756-1123
Addison Del Mar	Del Mar CA	858-350-7600
The Crack Shack-San Diego	San Diego CA	619-795-3299

the other 66...

The Cork and Craft	San Diego CA	858-618-2463
Pamplemousse Grill	Solana Beach CA	858-792-9090
The Lab	San Diego CA	619-977-1245
Pacific Beach Ale House	San Diego CA	858-581-2337
Farm Fresh Meals	Vista CA	760-707-2383
Catania La Jolla	La Jolla CA	619-295-3173
The Crack Shack LA	Los Angeles CA	619-520-4793
Andrew Spurgin	San Diego CA	619-277-6020
The Crack Shack Costa Mesa	Costa Mesa CA	619-450-7978
Catamaran	San Diego CA	858-488-1081
Plan 9 Alehouse	Escondido CA	760-489-8817
Pier 32 Water Front Grill	National City CA	619-718-6240
San Diego Freedom Ranch	Campo CA	619-478-5696
Sorority Cuisine - SAE	San Diego CA	310-402-6195
Mr A's	San Diego CA	619-239-1377
Village Vino	San Diego CA	619-546-8466
AToN Center Inc.	Encinitas CA	858-759-5017
Qero	Encinitas CA	760-753-9050
RoVino Rotisserie + Wine	San Diego CA	619-972-6286
San Diego Core Fitness	San Diego CA	858-386-3145
Hott Mess	San Diego CA	619-297-1866
Saint Mark Golf and Resort, LLC	San Marcos CA	858-273-8440
Kettner Exchange	San Diego CA	312-415-5455
Grossmont-Cuyamaca Community College District	El Cajon CA	619-644-7585
The Clean & Colorful Kitchen	San Diego CA	858-775-9005
Solterra Winery + Kitchen	Encinitas CA	760-230-2970
Coffee and Tea Collective-Uptown	San Diego CA	619-564-8086
Isola La Jolla	La Jolla CA	858-412-5566
ALMA	San Diego Ca	619-295-3172
Dynamic Nutrition	San Diego CA	619-296-3172
Le Parfait Paris-Liberty Station	San Diego CA	619-245-4457
Gravity Heights Restaurant and Brewery	San Diego CA	858-551-5105
Under Belly-Uptown	San Diego CA	619-269-4626
Miho Gastrotruck	San Diego CA	619-867-4295
Wayfarer Bread	La Jolla CA	805-709-0964
Rovino The Foodery	San Diego CA	619-972-6286
Madison	San Diego CA	619-822-3465
Miguel's Old Town	San Diego CA	619-298-9840
Regulars Wanted Beanery	Ramona CA	619-719-8634
Brandon Matzek- Blogger	San Diego CA	800-221-9730
Le Parfait Paris- Downtown	San Diego CA	619-245-4457
The Heart and Trotter	San Diego CA	619-564-8976
The Market by Buon Appetito	San Diego CA	619-237-1335
Stake Chophouse & Bar	Coronado CA	619-522-0077
Saiko Sushi-North Park	San Diego CA	619-886-6656
Flap Your Jacks	San Diego CA	858-224-7442
Bobs Specialty Meats	Escondido CA	760-839-6850
Kensington Cafe	San Diego CA	619-640-0494
Blue Water Seafood Ocean Beach	San Diego CA	619-308-6500
Two Seven Eight	San Diego CA	619-278-0080
Bread & Cie Café	San Diego CA	619-295-3172
Beeside Balcony	Del Mar CA	858-880-8105
Firefly Beach	San Diego CA	619-222-6440
Chosen Foods	San Diego CA	877-674-2244
Panama 66	San Diego CA	619-702-6373
Caramel Collective	San Diego CA	206-595-5504
Fish 101 Cardiff	Cardiff CA	760-230-1021
The Miller's Table	Oceanside CA	310-694-4091
Home Kitchen Culture	San Diego CA	619-302-7655
Venissimo Cheese Del Mar	Del Mar CA	858-847-9616
Park Commons Sorrento Valley	San Diego CA	858-551-5105
Siesel's Meats	San Diego CA	619-275-1234
Pitchers	San Diego CA	858-484-3777
Belching Beaver Brewery Tavern and Grill	Vista CA	760-509-4424
Yoann Taboyan, Personal Chef	San Diego CA	347-277-1958
Pacific Regent La Jolla	San Diego CA	858-597-8008

Recipe Ideas

Recipes that include Shallots. One

is easiest, three is harder.

Nourished Kitchen		Potted Cheddar with Bacon and Shallots
Natural Noshing		Green Beans with Caramelized Shallots
Veganosity		Vegan Porcini Mushroom Gravy
Delia Online		Braised Wood Pigeon with Cider Apple Sauce and a Confit of Apples and Shallots
Love & Olive Oil		Fig, Blue Cheese, & Bacon Salad with Fried Shallots
Noob Cook		Fried Shallots & Shallot Oil
The View from Great Island		White Mushroom Lasagne
Pinch of Yum		Caramelized Shallot & Grape Chutney
A Family Feast		Oven Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Mustard and Shallots
The Foodie Physician		White Gazpacho

the other 31...

Elly Says Opa!		Spinach and Mushroom Stuffed Shells
Reckless Abandon		Red Wine Vinegar, Shallot, & Cucumber Mignonette
Just a Little Bit of Bacon		Crispy Fried Shallots
David Lebovitz		Shallot Marmalade
The Endless Meal		Caramelized Shallot and Gruyere Cheese Fondue
Dolly and Oatmeal		Apple-Arugula Grilled Cheese with Crispy Red Onions
Dolly and Oatmeal		Garlic & Herb & Shallot Confit
Kiss My Smoke		Grilled Asparagus in Brown Butter and Shallots
Cupcakes & Kale Chips		Balsamic Blueberry Baked Brie with Bacon
Vikalinka		Pork Loin Steaks in Creamy Shallot and Mushroom Sauce
Sprinkles and Sprouts		Red Wine and Shallot Butter
The Endless Meal		Caramelized Shallot and Gruyere Cheese Fondue
Serena Bakes Simply From Scratch		Wonton Soup
Julia's Album		Balsamic Braised, Caramelized Shallots with Pomegranate Seeds
Seasoned to Taste		Caramelized Shallots
Cookin' Canuck		Green Beans with Balsamic Roasted Shallots
Minimalist Baker		Creamy Brussels Sprout & Shallot Dip
A Family Feast		Herb Crusted Grilled Pork Tenderloin with Crispy Shallots
A House in The Hills		Roasted Sunchoke Soup with Caramelized Shallots
Indiaphile		Mung Dal with Turmeric and Shallots
Alexandra's Kitchen		The Best Grilled Cheese
The Woks Of Life		Chinese BBQ Pork Buns
Eats Well with Others		Eggplant Burgers with Honey Beer-Glazed Caramelized Shallots
How Sweet Eats		Caramelized Shallot, Spinach, & Goat Cheese Garlic Butter Pasta
Steele House Kitchen		Roasted Beets and Shallots with Mustard Vinaigrette
Whole Food Real Families		Roasted Shallot Vinaigrette
Lucy's Kitchen Notebook		Thick Shallot Dressing
Brown Sugar		Seafood Gnocci with White Wine Sauce
Berlin & Coconuts		Easy Vegan Falafel and Tabouli
A Beautiful Plate		Braised Fingerling Potatoes with Garlic, Shallots, and Fresh Herbs
Little Broken		Greek Yogurt Onion Dip

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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 282 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 308 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 328 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 379 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 384 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 456 days ago, 1/05/19
Sharer's comments : Shallots spotted at Little Italy Mercato.

Farm Runners Near Hotchkiss, Colorado, United States
About 457 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 477 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 601 days ago, 8/13/18
Sharer's comments : Shallots spotted at Hayward Farmers Market. Sweet and crisp.