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Shallots

Inventory, 5 lbs : 160.46
This item was last sold on : 06/19/21

• 98 Featured Restaurants

• 49 Recipe Ideas

• 3 Sharess

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.

You & Yours Distilling (Kitchen)	San Diego CA	214-693-6619
Miguel's Old Town	San Diego CA	619-298-9840
Miguel's 4S Ranch	San Diego CA	858-924-9200
Avant	San Diego CA	858-675-8505
Shake and Muddle	Chula Vista CA	619-816-5429
The Clean & Colorful Kitchen	San Diego CA	858-775-9005
Iron Pig Alehouse	San Diego CA	619-885-3718
Matt Johnson	San Diego CA	619-295-3172
Pacific Beach Ale House	San Diego CA	858-581-2337
Waverly	Cardiff CA	619-244-0416
Panama 66	San Diego CA	619-206-6352
The Crack Shack-San Diego	San Diego CA	619-795-3299
Pamplemousse Grill	Solana Beach CA	858-792-9090
Tribute Pizza	San Diego CA	858-220-0030
Isola La Jolla	La Jolla CA	858-412-5566
Dolce Pane & Vino	Del Mar CA	858-832-1518
Seasalt	Del Mar CA	858-755-7100
Kitchens For Good	San Diego CA	619-450-4040
Le Parfait Paris- Downtown	San Diego CA	619-245-4457
Coast Catering	Escondido CA	619-295-3173

the other 78...

Madison	San Diego CA	619-822-3465
Woods Kitchen Foods	San Diego CA	619-719-6924
The Crack Shack Costa Mesa	Costa Mesa CA	951-808-7790
Mille Fleurs	Rancho Santa Fe CA	858-756-3085
Le Parfait Paris-Liberty Station	San Diego CA	619-245-4457
Kairoa Brewing Company	San Diego CA	858-735-0051
Mr A's	San Diego CA	619-239-1377
Addison Del Mar	Del Mar CA	858-350-7600
Parq Restaurant and Nightclub	San Diego CA	619-727-6789
insideOUT	San Diego CA	619-888-8623
Stake Chophouse & Bar	Coronado CA	619-522-0077
Quality Coast Inc	San Diego CA	619-734-1114
Chef Justin Snyder	Lakeside CA	619-212-9990
Toast Cafe	San Diego CA	858-208-9422
Golden Door	San Marcos CA	760-761-4142
Bread & Cie Café	San Diego CA
Viewpoint Brewing Co.	Del Mar CA	858-205-9835
Moxy San Diego Gaslamp	San Diego CA	619-376-1850
Crab Hut	San Diego CA	858-860-5225
Chateau La Jolla	San Diego CA	858-459-4451
Bantams Roost Public House	Carlsbad CA	858-245-7166
Alila Marea Beach Resort	Encinitas CA	805-539-9719
Park 101	Carlsbad CA	760-434-2217
Rancho Valencia	Del Mar CA	858-756-1123
Green Acres Campus 2020	San Diego CA	858-450-9907
The Crack Shack-Encinitas	Encinitas CA	858-735-3093
Hotel Palomar-Salt Box Front Desk	San Diego CA	619-515-3003
The Local-Pacific Beach	San Diego CA	858-263-7475
Sugar and Scribe	La Jolla CA	858-274-1733
Swagyu Chop Shop	Imperial Beach CA	858-822-8377
Nutmeg Bakery & Cafe 1	San Diego CA	858-405-2401
Le Parfait Paris	San Diego CA	619-245-4457
Cutwater Spirits	San Diego CA	619-672-3848
The Go Go Truck	San Diego CA	401-837-1740
The Crack Shack LA	Los Angeles CA	360-556-3032
Food Made Fresh	Carlsbad CA	805-341-0149
Bound Coffee	Oceanside CA	760-805-3505
Armonia LLC	San Diego CA	619-724-7210
Miho (Delivery)	San Diego CA	619-867-4295
Herb & Wood	San Diego CA	520-205-1288
Brigantine Coronado	Coronado CA	619-435-4166
J & Tonys	San Diego CA	855-634-7664
Toast Catering	San Diego CA	858-208-9422
Firefly Beach	San Diego CA	619-222-6440
Jeune Et Jolie	Carlsbad CA	858-231-0862
Panca Peruvian	Oceanside CA	760-722-3396
AToN Center Inc.	Encinitas CA	858-759-5017
Javier Plascencia	Bonita CA	619-295-3172
PFC Fitness Camp	Carlsbad CA	888-488-8936
Kettner Exchange	San Diego CA	909-915-9877
Callie	San Diego CA	619-947-9036
Kari Kari Chili Crisps	San Diego CA	858-729-8170
Lucky Bolt	San Diego CA	662-832-3638
Backyard Kitchen & Tap	San Diego CA	619-308-6500
Sensations Salud	San Diego CA	619-933-3489
Pacific Regent La Jolla	San Diego CA	858-597-8008
Tomahawk Sportfishing	San Diego CA	619-909-6079
Zeca Trading Co.	San Diego CA	619-410-1576
Miho (Production)	San Diego CA	619-867-4295
Chef Drew Mc Partlin	San Diego CA	619-990-9201
Home & Away - Old Town	San Diego CA	619-886-1358
US Grant Hotel Grill	San Diego CA	619-232-3121
Saint Mark Golf and Resort, LLC	San Marcos CA	508-320-6644
Gravity Heights Restaurant and Brewery	San Diego CA	858-551-5105
California Center for the Arts	Escondido CA	760-839-4107
Bobs Specialty Meats	Escondido CA	760-839-6850
Vagabond Sportfishing Inc.	San Diego CA	619-993-9575
The Crack Shack Pasadena	Pasadena CA	360-556-3032
Fishery	San Diego CA	858-272-9985
Born & Raised	San Diego CA	619-944-1631
Semola	La Jolla CA	858-247-9670
Bishop School	San Diego CA	858-459-4021 x212
Catamaran	San Diego CA	858-488-1081
Qero	Encinitas CA	702-334-8845
Catania La Jolla	La Jolla CA	619-295-3173
Ermias Mesghenna
Olive Tree Marketplace	San Diego CA	619-224-0443
Deckmans en el Mogor	Ensanada Baja	646-188-3960

Recipe Ideas

Recipes that include Shallots. One

is easiest, three is harder.

Italian Notes		Pasta with Caesar mushrooms
Indiaphile		Mung Dal with Turmeric and Shallots
Kiss My Smoke		Grilled Asparagus in Brown Butter and Shallots
Vikalinka		Pork Loin Steaks in Creamy Shallot and Mushroom Sauce
A House in The Hills		Roasted Sunchoke Soup with Caramelized Shallots
Brown Sugar		Seafood Gnocci with White Wine Sauce
Sprinkles and Sprouts		Red Wine and Shallot Butter
Dolly and Oatmeal		Apple-Arugula Grilled Cheese with Crispy Red Onions
Meran and Environs		Bad Egart White Wine Soup
Delia Online		Braised Wood Pigeon with Cider Apple Sauce and a Confit of Apples and Shallots

the other 39...

Lucy's Kitchen Notebook		Thick Shallot Dressing
Pinch of Yum		Caramelized Shallot & Grape Chutney
Little Broken		Greek Yogurt Onion Dip
Costa Rica Dot Com		Banana Flower Stir Fry
Steele House Kitchen		Roasted Beets and Shallots with Mustard Vinaigrette
Alexandra's Kitchen		The Best Grilled Cheese
Veganosity		Vegan Porcini Mushroom Gravy
The Endless Meal		Caramelized Shallot and Gruyere Cheese Fondue
Dolly and Oatmeal		Garlic & Herb & Shallot Confit
Alive		Creamy Blue Foot Mushroom Toasts
Gastricurious		Pickled Habanada Peppers with Shallot + Lime
Eats Well with Others		Eggplant Burgers with Honey Beer-Glazed Caramelized Shallots
Elly Says Opa!		Spinach and Mushroom Stuffed Shells
A Beautiful Plate		Braised Fingerling Potatoes with Garlic, Shallots, and Fresh Herbs
A Nerd Cooks		CREAMY BUCATINI WITH CRISPY MUSHROOMS
Whole Food Real Families		Roasted Shallot Vinaigrette
Nourished Kitchen		Potted Cheddar with Bacon and Shallots
Berlin & Coconuts		Easy Vegan Falafel and Tabouli
The Foodie Physician		White Gazpacho
The View from Great Island		White Mushroom Lasagne
A Family Feast		Oven Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Mustard and Shallots
Edible Austin		Texas Tarragon Vinaigrette
Love & Olive Oil		Fig, Blue Cheese, & Bacon Salad with Fried Shallots
Noob Cook		Fried Shallots & Shallot Oil
David Lebovitz		Shallot Marmalade
The Woks Of Life		Chinese BBQ Pork Buns
Minimalist Baker		Creamy Brussels Sprout & Shallot Dip
Reckless Abandon		Red Wine Vinegar, Shallot, & Cucumber Mignonette
Cupcakes & Kale Chips		Balsamic Blueberry Baked Brie with Bacon
The Endless Meal		Caramelized Shallot and Gruyere Cheese Fondue
Cookin' Canuck		Green Beans with Balsamic Roasted Shallots
Just a Little Bit of Bacon		Crispy Fried Shallots
Seasoned to Taste		Caramelized Shallots
Serena Bakes Simply From Scratch		Wonton Soup
A Family Feast		Herb Crusted Grilled Pork Tenderloin with Crispy Shallots
How Sweet Eats		Caramelized Shallot, Spinach, & Goat Cheese Garlic Butter Pasta
Cooking Light		Sorghum With Mushroom and Miso
Julia's Album		Balsamic Braised, Caramelized Shallots with Pomegranate Seeds
Natural Noshing		Green Beans with Caramelized Shallots

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Samal 2, 111, Almaty, Kazakhstan

Galmart supermarket
Samal 2, 111, Almaty, Kazakhstan

About a day ago, 6/20/21
Sharer's comments : Shallots from Europe

Santa Monica Farmers Market

Milliken Farms

Near Santa Monica, California, United States
About 249 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 723 days ago, 6/28/19