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Shallots

Inventory, 5 lbs : 57.88
This item was last sold on : 05/22/22

• 106 Featured Restaurants

• 51 Recipe Ideas

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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.

Bernardo Heights Country Club	San Diego CA	858-487-4022
Le Parfait Paris- Downtown	San Diego CA	619-245-4457
SD Continuing Education Culinary Arts
The Shores	La Jolla CA	858-459-8271
Gravity Heights Restaurant and Brewery	San Diego CA	858-551-5105
Isola Pizza Bar	San Diego CA	619-564-2938
Lucky Bolt	San Diego CA	662-832-3638
Communal Coffee	San Diego CA	619-305-9525
Common Stock	San Diego CA	805-638-8367
Bistro du Marche by Tapenade	La Jolla CA	858-551-7500
Hawaiian Fresh Seafood	San Diego CA	858-299-8862
La Clochette Du Coin-Pacific Beach	San Diego CA	619-402-7911
Barbarella La Jolla	La Jolla CA	858-454-7373
Avant	San Diego CA	858-675-8505
Bayside Landing	San Diego CA	858-270-9200
Iron Pig Alehouse	San Diego CA	619-885-3718
Toast Catering	San Diego CA	858-208-9422
Word of Mouth Kitchen	San Diego CA	858-705-3752
Daily Chew Catering	San Diego CA	619-879-7979
Golden Door	San Marcos CA	760-761-4142

the other 86...

C 2 C	San Diego CA	619-972-9345
Carmel Mountain Ranch Country Club	San Diego CA	760-583-9237
Fused	San Diego CA	858-946-8551
Alila Marea Beach Resort	Encinitas CA	805-539-9719
Cody's La Jolla	La Jolla CA	858-459-0040
Catering By Felicia G.	San Diego CA	619-742-4747
Fishery	San Diego CA	858-272-9985
Secret Sister	San Diego CA	619-281-0718
Little Lion	San Diego CA	619-519-4079
Stake Chophouse & Bar	Coronado CA	619-522-0077
Relic Bageri LLC	San Diego CA	619-335-6328
Park Commons - ARE	San Diego CA	619-295-3172
Yoann Taboyan, Personal Chef	San Diego CA	347-277-1958
Javier Plascencia	Bonita CA	619-295-3172
Olive Tree Marketplace	San Diego CA	619-224-0443
Fairmont Grand Del Mar	San Diego CA	858-314-1975
Coast Catering	Escondido CA	619-295-3173
Siamo Napoli	San Diego CA	619-300-4810
Grossmont-Cuyamaca Community College District	El Cajon CA	619-644-7585
Chef Drew Mc Partlin	San Diego CA	619-990-9201
Green Acres Campus 2020	San Diego CA	858-450-9907
Piatti	San Diego CA	858-454-1589
Madison	San Diego CA	619-822-3465
Bishop School	San Diego CA	858-459-4021 x212
Pamplemousse Grill	Solana Beach CA	858-792-9090
The Pizza Guys	Vista CA	760-529-7873
Wormwood	San Diego CA	619-573-0289
San Diego Cellars 2017	San Diego CA	760-207-5324
Harumama Teriyaki & Bao	Carlsbad CA	760-637-5737
Catamaran	San Diego CA	858-488-1081
Mille Fleurs	Rancho Santa Fe CA	858-756-3085
Sepulveda Meats & Provisions	San Diego CA	619-501-1878
insideOUT	San Diego CA	619-888-8623
Sugar Bear Enterprises	San Diego CA	925-383-3623
Parq Restaurant and Nightclub	San Diego CA	619-727-6789
Wheat & Water	La Jolla CA	858-291-8690
The Guild Hotel	San Diego CA	858-373-3184
Pacific Regent La Jolla	San Diego CA	858-597-8008
Village Vino	San Diego CA	619-546-8466
Juniper & Ivy	San Diego CA	858-481-3666
Prager Brothers (Encinitas)	Encinitas CA	760-704-8441
Mr A's	San Diego CA	619-239-1377
Mostra Coffee	San Diego CA	760-586-9916
Addison Del Mar	Del Mar CA	858-350-7600
Bread & Cie Café	San Diego CA	619-683-9322
Boss Bird Kitchen	La Mesa CA	858-566-9191
Golden States Spirits	San Diego CA	619-665-0212
Swagyu Chop Shop-PB	San Diego CA	858-758-0357
Saint Mark Golf and Resort, LLC	San Marcos CA	508-320-6644
US Grant Hotel Grill	San Diego CA	619-232-3121
Sugar and Scribe	La Jolla CA	858-274-1733
Sandpiper Wood Fired Grill & Oysters	La Jolla CA	858-228-5655
Miguel's 4S Ranch	San Diego CA	858-924-9200
Olivewood Gardens -Donation	National City CA	619-434-4281
Sets Kitchen and Bar	San Marcos CA	970-390-2148
Miho	San Diego CA	619-365-5655
Dolce Pane & Vino	Del Mar CA	858-832-1518
Cucina Sorella	San Diego CA	858-232-7808
Communal Coffee - Oceanside	Oceanside CA	619-920-7887
Pizza Cassette	San Diego CA	802-310-5601
Matt Johnson	San Diego CA	619-295-3172
Kettner Exchange	San Diego CA	909-915-9877
Ron Oliver	San Diego	619-295-3172
Isola La Jolla	La Jolla CA	858-412-5566
Harbor View Hotel Ventures, LLC	San Diego CA	619-239-6800
The Crack Shack Costa Mesa	Costa Mesa CA	951-808-7790
Catalina Resources	San Diego CA	619-297-9797
Panama 66	San Diego CA	619-206-6352
Camino Riviera	San Diego CA	619-685-3881
Craft and Commerce (Sekscobra Inc.)	San Diego CA	619-962-5935
The Cork and Craft	San Diego CA	858-618-2463
Rancho Valencia	Del Mar CA	858-756-1123
Waverly	Cardiff CA	619-244-0416
Viewpoint Brewing Co.	Del Mar CA	858-205-9835
Catania La Jolla	La Jolla CA	619-295-3173
Qero	Encinitas CA	702-334-8845
West Brew-Downtown	San Diego CA	619-726-6567
Kitchens For Good	San Diego CA	619-450-4040
Chateau La Jolla	San Diego CA	858-459-4451
Plan 9 Alehouse	Escondido CA	760-489-8817
Harumama Noodles & Buns (Encinitas)	Encinitas CA	858-886-9909
AToN Center Inc.	Encinitas CA	858-759-5017
Madam Bonnies	San Diego CA	619-432-1383
Artifact at Mingei	San Diego CA	619-846-2164
The Crack Shack-Encinitas	Encinitas CA	858-735-3093
Kari Kari Chili Crisps	San Diego CA	858-729-8170

Recipe Ideas

Recipes that include Shallots. One

is easiest, three is harder.

Little Broken		Greek Yogurt Onion Dip
A Beautiful Plate		Braised Fingerling Potatoes with Garlic, Shallots, and Fresh Herbs
Alive		Creamy Blue Foot Mushroom Toasts
Meran and Environs		Bad Egart White Wine Soup
The Endless Meal		Caramelized Shallot and Gruyere Cheese Fondue
How Sweet Eats		Caramelized Shallot, Spinach, & Goat Cheese Garlic Butter Pasta
Serena Bakes Simply From Scratch		Wonton Soup
Love & Olive Oil		Fig, Blue Cheese, & Bacon Salad with Fried Shallots
A House in The Hills		Roasted Sunchoke Soup with Caramelized Shallots
Just a Little Bit of Bacon		Crispy Fried Shallots

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Cupcakes & Kale Chips		Balsamic Blueberry Baked Brie with Bacon
Dolly and Oatmeal		Apple-Arugula Grilled Cheese with Crispy Red Onions
Hot Thai Kitchen		Jackfruit Curry with Ribs & Tomatoes - Gaeng Kanoon
Minimalist Baker		Creamy Brussels Sprout & Shallot Dip
The Foodie Physician		White Gazpacho
Dolly and Oatmeal		Roasted Golden Beet & Shallot Dip
Elly Says Opa!		Spinach and Mushroom Stuffed Shells
Seasoned to Taste		Caramelized Shallots
Lucy's Kitchen Notebook		Thick Shallot Dressing
Gastricurious		Pickled Habanada Peppers with Shallot + Lime
Brown Sugar		Seafood Gnocci with White Wine Sauce
Nourished Kitchen		Potted Cheddar with Bacon and Shallots
Reckless Abandon		Red Wine Vinegar, Shallot, & Cucumber Mignonette
A Nerd Cooks		CREAMY BUCATINI WITH CRISPY MUSHROOMS
Julia's Album		Balsamic Braised, Caramelized Shallots with Pomegranate Seeds
The View from Great Island		White Mushroom Lasagne
Edible Austin		Texas Tarragon Vinaigrette
Pinch of Yum		Caramelized Shallot & Grape Chutney
Cookin' Canuck		Green Beans with Balsamic Roasted Shallots
Alexandra's Kitchen		The Best Grilled Cheese
A Family Feast		Herb Crusted Grilled Pork Tenderloin with Crispy Shallots
Steele House Kitchen		Roasted Beets and Shallots with Mustard Vinaigrette
The Endless Meal		Caramelized Shallot and Gruyere Cheese Fondue
Cooking Light		Sorghum With Mushroom and Miso
Vikalinka		Pork Loin Steaks in Creamy Shallot and Mushroom Sauce
Kiss My Smoke		Grilled Asparagus in Brown Butter and Shallots
Natural Noshing		Green Beans with Caramelized Shallots
Indiaphile		Mung Dal with Turmeric and Shallots
Home & Plate		Compound Butter with Garlic, Shallots, & Herbs
Brooklyn Supper		Roasted Parsnip Soup with Bacon and Shallots
Sprinkles and Sprouts		Red Wine and Shallot Butter
A Family Feast		Oven Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Mustard and Shallots
Noob Cook		Fried Shallots & Shallot Oil
Eats Well with Others		Eggplant Burgers with Honey Beer-Glazed Caramelized Shallots
Oregon Truffle Festival		Gnocchi di Parrano e Tartuffi
Dolly and Oatmeal		Garlic & Herb & Shallot Confit
David Lebovitz		Shallot Marmalade
The Woks Of Life		Chinese BBQ Pork Buns
Italian Notes		Pasta with Caesar mushrooms
Delia Online		Braised Wood Pigeon with Cider Apple Sauce and a Confit of Apples and Shallots
Veganosity		Vegan Porcini Mushroom Gravy

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England, United Kingdom
About 337 days ago, 6/20/21
Sharer's comments : Shallots from Europe

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