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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, sautƩing, and grilling. When raw, they can be chopped and mixed into salads, topped on bruschetta, blended into sauces such as BƩarnaise, minced into guacamole, and stirred into dips such as French vinaigrettes. When cooked, Shallots can be sautƩed 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.
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Vista Farmers Market
Peter Schaner
Near Vista, California, United StatesSchaner Family Farms 30819 Mesa Crest Road, Valley Center 92082 760-749-9376 About 301 days ago, 3/23/19 Sharer's comments : Shallots spotted at Vista Farmers Market. 
Mount Royal Fine Foods
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Little Italy Mercato
Peter Schaner
Near San Diego, California, United StatesSchaner Family Farms 30819 Mesa Crest Road, Valley Center 92082 760-749-9376 About 378 days ago, 1/05/19 Sharer's comments : Shallots spotted at Little Italy Mercato. Farm Runners Near Hotchkiss, Colorado, United States About 379 days ago, 1/04/19 
University District Farmers Market
River Run Farm
Near Seattle, Washington, United States2800 Woodcock Road, Sequim 98382 360-808-1248 About 399 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
Wisconsin, United StatesHayward , 54843 1-715-762-4913 About 523 days ago, 8/13/18 Sharer's comments : Shallots spotted at Hayward Farmers Market. Sweet and crisp. |
