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Shallots

Inventory, 5 lbs : 58.35
This item was last sold on : 08/18/19

• 137 Featured Restaurants

• 44 Recipe Ideas

• 12 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.

Gravity Heights Restaurant and Brewery	San Diego CA	858-551-5105
Bitter Brothers Brewing Co.	San Diego CA	619-961-9960
California Center for the Arts	Escondido CA	760-839-4107
Olive Tree Marketplace	San Diego CA	619-224-0443
The Crack Shack LA	Los Angeles CA	619-520-4793
The Clean & Colorful Kitchen	San Diego CA	858-775-9005
Catania La Jolla	La Jolla CA	619-295-3173
Mangia Mangia	CA	619-295-3172
Addison Del Mar	Del Mar CA	858-350-7600
Continental Catering Inc	La Mesa CA	619-698-3500
The Crack Shack Costa Mesa	Costa Mesa CA	619-450-7978
Marriott Gaslamp	San Diego CA	619-696-0234 x6051
Coin-Op Game Room (Downtown)	San Diego CA	619-255-8864
Mr A's	San Diego CA	619-239-1377
Plan 9 Alehouse	Escondido CA	760-489-8817
Miho Gastrotruck	San Diego CA	619-867-4295
Stake Chophouse & Bar	Coronado CA	619-522-0077
Coffee and Tea Collective-Downtown	San Diego CA	786-423-1200
Panama 66	San Diego CA	619-702-6373
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the other 117...

Kensington Cafe	San Diego CA	619-640-0494
Pizza Pronto	La Jolla CA	858-459-9000
Knotty Barrel- Rancho	San Diego CA	858-484-8758
The Holding Company	San Diego CA	619-665-1251
San Diego Freedom Ranch	Campo CA	619-478-5696
Trident Coffee	San Diego CA	619-246-9316
Viewpoint Brewing Co.	Del Mar CA	858-205-9835
insideOUT	San Diego CA	619-793-9221
The Healing Kitchen	San Diego CA	619-807-9911
Under Belly-Uptown	San Diego CA	619-269-4626
The Flavor Chef (Catering)	Vista CA	619-295-3172
The Swell Coffee Roasting Company	San Diego CA	858-270-9900
Village Vino	San Diego CA	619-546-8466
Homestead Solana Beach	Solana Beach CA	858-209-0149
Civico 1845	San Diego CA	619-300-4810
Grossmont-Cuyamaca Community College District	El Cajon CA	619-644-7585
Michele Coulon Dessertier	San Diego CA	858-456-5098
Bread & Cie Café	San Diego CA	619-295-3172
Jeff Grad	La Jolla CA	858-248-0984
Hotel Palomar-Salt Box	San Diego CA	619-515-3003
Eddie V's Prime Seafood	San Diego CA	619-615-0281
Chef Jenn	Solana Beach CA	858-212-9054
Miho Faculty Club	La Jolla CA	619-323-2866
Patisserie Del Mar	Del Mar CA	858-925-7223
Kappa Sushi	San Diego CA	858-566-3388
Prepkitchen La Jolla	San Diego CA	858-875-7737
Rancho Valencia	Del Mar CA	858-756-1123
Belching Beaver Brewery Tavern and Grill	Vista CA	760-509-4424
Moxy San Diego Gaslamp	San Diego CA	619-376-1850
The Crack Shack Pasadena	Pasadena CA	619-520-4793
Pier 32 Water Front Grill	National City CA	619-718-6240
US Grant Hotel Grill	San Diego CA	619-232-3121
Le Parfait Paris-Liberty Station	San Diego CA	619-245-4457
Mimmos Italian Village	San Diego CA	619-239-3710
InterContinental Banquet Kitchen	San Diego CA	619-501-9400
Miguel's 4S Ranch	San Diego CA	858-924-9200
Chef Drew Mc Partlin	San Diego CA	619-990-9201
Pamplemousse Grill	Solana Beach CA	858-792-9090
The Crack Shack-San Diego	San Diego CA	619-795-3299
San Diego Culinary Institute Inc.	La Mesa CA	619-644-2100
Sheraton Carlsbad (20/20)	Carlsbad CA	760-827-2400
Farm Fresh Meals	Vista CA	760-707-2383
The Cork and Craft	San Diego CA	858-618-2463
Half Door Brewing	San Diego CA	619-232-9845
Bobs Specialty Meats	Escondido CA	760-839-6850
Soda & Swine North Park	San Diego CA	619-269-7632
Word of Mouth Kitchen	San Diego CA	858-705-3752
Marriott Courtyard Nolen	San Diego CA	619-544-1004
Brothers' Provisions	San Diego CA	855-850-2767
Firefly Beach	San Diego CA	619-222-6440
Little Lion	San Diego CA	619-519-4079
Bread & Cie Bakery	San Diego CA	619-688-1788
Pacific Beach Ale House	San Diego CA	858-581-2337
Knotty Barrel	San Diego CA	619-269-7156
San Diego Natural History Museum	San Diego CA	619-255-0216
Coast Catering	Escondido CA	619-295-3173
The Rose	San Diego CA	619-281-0718
Toast Catering	san diego CA	858-208-9422
Vista Valley	Vista CA	760-758-2800
Pali Wine Company	San Diego CA	310-893-0038
Pacific Regent La Jolla	San Diego CA	858-597-8008
Uptown Tavern	San Diego CA	619-847-4688
Clara Carlsbad	Carlsbad CA	760-470-9143
Grande Ole BBQ Flinn Springs	El Cajon CA	619-312-0714
Caramel Collective	San Diego CA	206-595-5504
Golden Door	San Marcos CA	760-761-4142
Bishop School	San Diego CA	858-459-4021 x212
You & Yours Distilling (Kitchen)	San Diego CA	214-693-6619
RoVino Rotisserie + Wine	San Diego CA	619-972-6286
Pannikin La Jolla	La Jolla CA	858-454-5453
Con Pane Rustic Breads & Cafe (Liberty Station)	San Diego CA	619-224-6136
Dija Mara	Oceanside CA	760-231-5376
Lodge at Torrey Pines Main	San Diego CA	858-453-4420
Le Parfait Paris- Downtown	San Diego CA	619-245-4457
Olivewood Gardens and Learning Center	National City CA	619-434-4281
Solterra Winery + Kitchen	Encinitas CA	760-230-2970
Counterpoint	San Diego CA	619-564-6722
Fish 101	Encinitas CA	760-943-6221
AToN Center Inc.	Encinitas CA	858-759-5017
The Wooden Spoon	Escondido CA	760-445-2816
Isola La Jolla	La Jolla CA	858-412-5566
Coffee and Tea Collective-Uptown	San Diego CA	619-564-8086
Dolce Pane & Vino	Del Mar CA	858-832-1518
MCRD-Marine Corps Recruit Dept	San Diego CA	619-725-6478
Culinary Concepts	San Diego CA	858-530-1885
Huntress	San Diego CA	619-955-5750
Sirens Restaurant and Bar	San Diego CA	619-646-5238
Vagabond Sportfishing Inc.	San Diego CA	619-993-9575
Arrowood Golf Course	Oceanside CA	760-967-8400
Pete's Premade Paleo	San Diego CA	770-359-8274
Qero	Encinitas CA	760-753-9050
Two Seven Eight	San Diego CA	619-278-0080
Lucky Bolt	San Diego CA	917-969-9500
Bivouac Ciderworks	San Diego CA	816-809-5193
The Farm Golf Club	Rancho Santa Fe CA	858-756-5585
Yoann Taboyan, Personal Chef	San Diego CA	347-277-1958
Mary Frese	Coronado CA	619-435-5425
Tiger Tiger	San Diego CA	619-764-5475
Catering By Felicia G.	San Diego CA	619-742-4747
Puesto-La Jolla	La Jolla CA	858-775-2289
J & Tonys	San Diego CA	855-634-7664
Rustic Root Brunch	San Diego CA	619-702-5595
Woods Kitchen Foods	San Diego CA	619-719-6924
Madison	San Diego CA	619-822-3465
Miho Gastrotruck Delivery	San Diego CA	619-867-4295
Fish 101 Cardiff	Cardiff CA	760-230-1021
Rubicon Deli 4S Ranch	San Diego CA	858-519-5656
Shakespeare's Corner Shoppe & Afternoon Tea	San Diego CA	619-683-2748
The Miller's Table	Oceanside CA	310-694-4091
Dynamic Nutrition	San Diego CA	619-296-3172
Home Kitchen Culture	San Diego CA	619-302-7655
Kettner Exchange	San Diego CA	312-415-5455
Doods Foods-The Tin Can	San Diego CA	818-335-3485
Brandon Matzek- Blogger	San Diego CA	800-221-9730
The Land & Water Company	Carlsbad CA	760-729-5263
Sheldons Service Station	La Mesa CA	619-741-8577
The Crack Shack-Encinitas	Encinitas CA	858-735-3093

Recipe Ideas

Recipes that include Shallots. One

is easiest, three is harder.

Elly Says Opa!		Spinach and Mushroom Stuffed Shells
Cupcakes & Kale Chips		Balsamic Blueberry Baked Brie with Bacon
Berlin & Coconuts		Easy Vegan Falafel and Tabouli
Love & Olive Oil		Fig, Blue Cheese, & Bacon Salad with Fried Shallots
Veganosity		Vegan Porcini Mushroom Gravy
The Woks Of Life		Chinese BBQ Pork Buns
Julia's Album		Balsamic Braised, Caramelized Shallots with Pomegranate Seeds
Pinch of Yum		Caramelized Shallot & Grape Chutney
Dolly and Oatmeal		Garlic & Herb & Shallot Confit
Alexandra's Kitchen		The Best Grilled Cheese

the other 34...

Minimalist Baker		Creamy Brussels Sprout & Shallot Dip
Seasoned to Taste		Caramelized Shallots
A Family Feast		Oven Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Mustard and Shallots
Lucy's Kitchen Notebook		Thick Shallot Dressing
A House in The Hills		Roasted Sunchoke Soup with Caramelized Shallots
Lucie McAdams		Dreamy Vegan Tomato Soup
The View from Great Island		White Mushroom Lasagne
Delia Online		Braised Wood Pigeon with Cider Apple Sauce and a Confit of Apples and Shallots
Reckless Abandon		Red Wine Vinegar, Shallot, & Cucumber Mignonette
Steele House Kitchen		Roasted Beets and Shallots with Mustard Vinaigrette
A Family Feast		Herb Crusted Grilled Pork Tenderloin with Crispy Shallots
Indiaphile		Mung Dal with Turmeric and Shallots
Noming Thru Life		Mean Green Pesto Pasta
Dolly and Oatmeal		Apple-Arugula Grilled Cheese with Crispy Red Onions
Noming Thru Life		Spring Pea & Roasted Radish Risotto
Just a Little Bit of Bacon		Crispy Fried Shallots
Noob Cook		Fried Shallots & Shallot Oil
Natural Noshing		Green Beans with Caramelized Shallots
The Foodie Physician		White Gazpacho
The Endless Meal		Caramelized Shallot and Gruyere Cheese Fondue
A Beautiful Plate		Braised Fingerling Potatoes with Garlic, Shallots, and Fresh Herbs
How Sweet Eats		Caramelized Shallot, Spinach, & Goat Cheese Garlic Butter Pasta
Vikalinka		Pork Loin Steaks in Creamy Shallot and Mushroom Sauce
Sprinkles and Sprouts		Red Wine and Shallot Butter
David Lebovitz		Shallot Marmalade
Eats Well with Others		Eggplant Burgers with Honey Beer-Glazed Caramelized Shallots
Nourished Kitchen		Potted Cheddar with Bacon and Shallots
Brown Sugar		Seafood Gnocci with White Wine Sauce
Whole Food Real Families		Roasted Shallot Vinaigrette
Cookin' Canuck		Green Beans with Balsamic Roasted Shallots
Serena Bakes Simply From Scratch		Wonton Soup
Kiss My Smoke		Grilled Asparagus in Brown Butter and Shallots
Little Broken		Greek Yogurt Onion Dip
The Endless Meal		Caramelized Shallot and Gruyere Cheese Fondue

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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 52 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 78 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 97 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 149 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 154 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 226 days ago, 1/05/19
Sharer's comments : Shallots spotted at Little Italy Mercato.

Farm Runners Near Hotchkiss, Colorado, United States
About 227 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 247 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 371 days ago, 8/13/18
Sharer's comments : Shallots spotted at Hayward Farmers Market. Sweet and crisp.

Dillons Near Wichita, Kansas, United States
About 613 days ago, 12/14/17

Specialty Produce Near San Diego, California, United States
About 637 days ago, 11/20/17
Sharer's comments : Shallots spotted at Specialty Produce.

Frutería El Paraíso

Dulceria Ayala
Calle 2a #8025, Tijuana 22099
526646852277

Near Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico
About 641 days ago, 11/16/17
Sharer's comments : Shallots spotted at Frutería El Paraíso.