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Shallots

Inventory, 5 lbs : 45.06
This item was last sold on : 03/25/23

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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.

Craft and Commerce (Sekscobra Inc.)	San Diego CA	619-962-5935
Black Radish	San Diego CA	619-775-7412
Pamplemousse Grill	Solana Beach CA	858-792-9090
Barbarella La Jolla	La Jolla CA	858-454-7373
Barrel & Board	San Diego CA	619-379-2574
Brandon Matzek- Blogger	San Diego CA	800-221-9730
Hommage Bakehouse	San Diego CA	619-559-8351
The Switchboard Restaurant and Bar	Oceanside CA	442-266-2781
Ron Oliver	San Diego	619-295-3172
Mission Bay Yacht Club	San Diego CA	858-488-0501
Swagyu Chop Shop	Imperial Beach CA	858-822-8377
Sandpiper Wood Fired Grill & Oysters	La Jolla CA	858-228-5655
Coast Catering	Escondido CA	619-295-3173
Yoann Taboyan, Personal Chef	San Diego CA	347-277-1958
Viewpoint Brewing Co.	Del Mar CA	858-205-9835
Toast Cafe	San Diego CA	858-208-9422
JSIX American restaurant & Bar	San Diego CA	619-531-8744
Chateau La Jolla	San Diego CA	858-459-4451
Madison	San Diego CA	619-822-3465
The Smoking Goat	San Diego CA	858-232-4220

the other 105...

Isola La Jolla	La Jolla CA	858-412-5566
Addison Del Mar	Del Mar CA	858-350-7600
The Go Go Truck	San Diego CA	401-837-1740
Solare Ristorante Lounge	San Diego CA	619-270-9670
The Crack Shack-San Diego	San Diego CA	619-795-3299
Piatti	San Diego CA	858-454-1589
Communal Coffee	San Diego CA	619-305-9525
Mille Fleurs	Rancho Santa Fe CA	858-756-3085
Mister A's	San Diego CA	619-239-1377
Parq Restaurant and Nightclub	San Diego CA	619-727-6789
KI's	Encinitas CA	760-586-8289
Revolution Roasters	Oceanside CA	760-330-6827
Busy Bee Cook For Me	San Diego CA	858-405-5372
Herb & Sea	Encinitas CA	858-587-6601
Stake Chophouse & Bar	Coronado CA	619-522-0077
The Crack Shack Costa Mesa	Costa Mesa CA	951-808-7790
Gravity Heights Restaurant and Brewery	San Diego CA	858-551-5105
insideOUT	San Diego CA	619-888-8623
Hilton Del Mar	Del Mar CA	858-792-5200 x4234
Kitchens For Good	San Diego CA	619-450-4040
Grossmont-Cuyamaca Community College District	El Cajon CA	619-644-7585
Wormwood	San Diego CA	619-573-0289
Blind Lady	San Diego CA	619-381-4475
Savory Moment 2021	El Cajon CA	619-633-8863
Golden Door	San Marcos CA	760-761-4142
Rancho Valencia	Del Mar CA	858-756-1123
Bread & Cie Café	San Diego CA	619-683-9322
Le Parfait Paris- Downtown	San Diego CA	619-245-4457
Green Acres Campus	San Diego CA	858-450-9907
Waverly	Cardiff CA	619-244-0416
Toast Catering	San Diego CA	858-208-9422
SandBox Pizza	San Diego CA	858-272-7263
Tahona (Kitchen)	San Diego CA	619-573-0289
Prager Brothers Artisan Bread	Carlsbad CA	760-445-9536
Fresco Cocina	Carlsbad CA	760-720-3737
Boss Bird Kitchen	La Mesa CA	858-566-9191
Webbcreationfood LLC	San Diego CA	619-829-9194
California Center for the Arts	Escondido CA	760-839-4107
Camino Riviera	San Diego CA	619-685-3881
Siesel's Meats	San Diego CA	619-275-1234
Saint Mark Golf and Resort, LLC	San Marcos CA	508-320-6644
Pacific Regent La Jolla	San Diego CA	858-597-8008
Catania La Jolla	La Jolla CA	858-551-5105
Full Circle Ghee	San Diego CA	858-204-0577
Madam Bonnies	San Diego CA	619-432-1383
Kettner Exchange	San Diego CA	909-915-9877
Qero	Encinitas CA	Chris 702-334-8845
Grass Skirt	San Diego CA	858-412-5237
Regulars Wanted Beanery	Ramona CA	619-719-8634
Panama 66	San Diego CA	619-206-6352
Lucky Bolt	San Diego CA	662-832-3638
The Shout House	San Diego CA	619-231-6700
Vino Carta Solana Beach	Encinitas CA	858-353-2815
Il Giardino di Lilli	La Jolla CA	619-467-9897
Armonia LLC	San Diego CA	619-724-7210
Rubicon Deli-UTC	San Diego CA	858-877-9911
Village Vino	San Diego CA	619-546-8466
Javier Plascencia	Bonita CA	619-295-3172
Mavericks Beach Club	San Diego CA	858-999-0348
Woods Kitchen Foods	San Diego CA	619-719-6924
Park Commons - ARE	San Diego CA	619-295-3172
US Grant Hotel Grill	San Diego CA	619-232-3121
Fresh Sushi Catering	Carlsbad CA	858-344-7098
The Crack Shack-Encinitas	Encinitas CA	858-735-3093
Mabel's Gone Fishing	San Diego CA	619-228-9851
Secret Sister	San Diego CA	619-281-0718
Shake and Muddle	Chula Vista CA	619-816-5429
The Original 40 Brewing	San Diego CA	619-206-4725
Sugar Bear Enterprises	San Diego CA	925-383-3623
Jeune Et Jolie	Carlsbad CA	858-231-0862
RoVino Rotisserie + Wine	San Diego CA	619-972-6286
Bernardo Heights Country Club	San Diego CA	858-487-4022
Olive Tree Marketplace	San Diego CA	619-224-0443
Parisien Gourmandises	La Jolla CA	858-352-6552
Bellamy's Restaurant	Escondido CA	760-747-5000
Andrew Spurgin	San Diego CA	619-277-6020
Inn at Rancho Santa Fe	Rancho Santa Fe CA	858-381-8289
Maderas Golf Club	Poway CA	858-451-8100
Communal Coffee - Oceanside	Oceanside CA	619-920-7887
Relic Bageri LLC	San Diego CA	619-335-6328
Elixir De La Lune	La Jolla CA	619-985-8979
Smoke and Salt	Encinitas CA	760-815-9827
Wonderland Ocean Pub	San Diego CA	619-255-3358
Cody's La Jolla	La Jolla CA	858-459-0040
Swagyu Chop Shop-PB	San Diego CA	858-758-0357
Miguel's Old Town	San Diego CA	619-298-9840
Miho	San Diego CA	619-365-5655
Izakaya Maize/Rabih Sus	La Mesa CA	619-395-6383
Paradisaea Restaurant	La Jolla CA	732-915-6669
Gold Finch	San Diego CA	619-804-2051
Harry's Coffee Shop	San Diego CA	858-454-7381
Mermaids & Cowboys	La Jolla CA	858-999-0205
Azuki Sushi Lounge	San Diego CA	619-238-4760
Deeply Nourished	San Diego CA	808-489-7366
Juniper & Ivy	San Diego CA	858-481-3666
The Miller's Table	Oceanside CA	310-694-4091
West Brew-Downtown	San Diego CA	619-726-6567
Chef Jenn	Solana Beach CA	858-212-9054
Our Green Affair - HC	San Diego CA	858-337-9196
Juan Tequila	San Diego CA	520-395-7565
Lauberge Del Mar	Del Mar CA	858-259-1515
Copper Kings	Oceanside CA	323-810-1662
Madera Kitchen of Mexico	Vista CA	760-784-1224
Fishery	San Diego CA	858-272-9985
Leichtag Foundation	Encinitas CA	760-230-6772

Recipe Ideas

Recipes that include Shallots. One

is easiest, three is harder.

Alexandra's Kitchen		The Best Grilled Cheese
Alive		Creamy Blue Foot Mushroom Toasts
Noob Cook		Fried Shallots & Shallot Oil
Minimalist Baker		Creamy Brussels Sprout & Shallot Dip
Natural Noshing		Green Beans with Caramelized Shallots
A Nerd Cooks		CREAMY BUCATINI WITH CRISPY MUSHROOMS
The Foodie Physician		White Gazpacho
Gastricurious		Pickled Habanada Peppers with Shallot + Lime
A Beautiful Plate		Braised Fingerling Potatoes with Garlic, Shallots, and Fresh Herbs
Veganosity		Vegan Porcini Mushroom Gravy

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Indiaphile		Mung Dal with Turmeric and Shallots
A Family Feast		Herb Crusted Grilled Pork Tenderloin with Crispy Shallots
The Endless Meal		Caramelized Shallot and Gruyere Cheese Fondue
Pinch of Yum		Caramelized Shallot & Grape Chutney
Just a Little Bit of Bacon		Crispy Fried Shallots
Seasoned to Taste		Caramelized Shallots
The Endless Meal		Caramelized Shallot and Gruyere Cheese Fondue
Julia's Album		Balsamic Braised, Caramelized Shallots with Pomegranate Seeds
Lucy's Kitchen Notebook		Thick Shallot Dressing
Love & Olive Oil		Fig, Blue Cheese, & Bacon Salad with Fried Shallots
Cupcakes & Kale Chips		Balsamic Blueberry Baked Brie with Bacon
How Sweet Eats		Caramelized Shallot, Spinach, & Goat Cheese Garlic Butter Pasta
Italian Notes		Pasta with Caesar mushrooms
Elly Says Opa!		Spinach and Mushroom Stuffed Shells
Steele House Kitchen		Roasted Beets and Shallots with Mustard Vinaigrette
Cooking Light		Sorghum With Mushroom and Miso
Kiss My Smoke		Grilled Asparagus in Brown Butter and Shallots
Little Broken		Greek Yogurt Onion Dip
Dolly and Oatmeal		Garlic & Herb & Shallot Confit
Dolly and Oatmeal		Roasted Golden Beet & Shallot Dip
A House in The Hills		Roasted Sunchoke Soup with Caramelized Shallots
Vikalinka		Pork Loin Steaks in Creamy Shallot and Mushroom Sauce
A Family Feast		Oven Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Mustard and Shallots
The View from Great Island		White Mushroom Lasagne
Reckless Abandon		Red Wine Vinegar, Shallot, & Cucumber Mignonette
Oregon Truffle Festival		Gnocchi di Parrano e Tartuffi
Brooklyn Supper		Roasted Parsnip Soup with Bacon and Shallots
David Lebovitz		Shallot Marmalade
Nourished Kitchen		Potted Cheddar with Bacon and Shallots
Edible Austin		Texas Tarragon Vinaigrette
Cookin' Canuck		Green Beans with Balsamic Roasted Shallots
Serena Bakes Simply From Scratch		Wonton Soup
Home & Plate		Compound Butter with Garlic, Shallots, & Herbs
Sprinkles and Sprouts		Red Wine and Shallot Butter
Dolly and Oatmeal		Apple-Arugula Grilled Cheese with Crispy Red Onions
The Woks Of Life		Chinese BBQ Pork Buns
Meran and Environs		Bad Egart White Wine Soup
Hot Thai Kitchen		Jackfruit Curry with Ribs & Tomatoes - Gaeng Kanoon
Delia Online		Braised Wood Pigeon with Cider Apple Sauce and a Confit of Apples and Shallots
Eats Well with Others		Eggplant Burgers with Honey Beer-Glazed Caramelized Shallots
Brown Sugar		Seafood Gnocci with White Wine Sauce

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Galmart supermarket
Dostyk Plaza, Самал-2 111, Алматы 050000, Казахстан
https://galmart.kz

About 52 days ago, 2/03/23
Sharer's comments : Shallots blue river in Almaty supermarket

Leucadia Farmer's Market Near Encinitas, California, United States
About 56 days ago, 1/29/23
Sharer's comments : Shallots are last of the season - find them at Maciel Family Farms!

City Heights Farmers Market

Green Farm
El Cajon, CA

Near San Diego, California, United States
About 148 days ago, 10/29/22

Hillcrest Farmers Market

Hukama Produce
Ramona, CA

Near San Diego, California, United States
About 287 days ago, 6/12/22

Old Town Temecula Farmer's Market

T&D Farms
Redlands, CA

Near Murrieta, California, United States
About 316 days ago, 5/14/22

Turnips Borough Market Near London, England, United Kingdom
About 612 days ago, 7/23/21
Sharer's comments : Fresh!

Samal 2, 111, Almaty, Kazakhstan

Galmart supermarket
Samal 2, 111, Almaty, Kazakhstan

England, United Kingdom
About 644 days ago, 6/20/21
Sharer's comments : Shallots from Europe