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Shallots

Inventory, 5 lbs : 4.36
This item was last sold on : 08/09/20

• 82 Featured Restaurants

• 41 Recipe Ideas

• 9 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.

Brandon Matzek- Blogger	San Diego CA	800-221-9730
My Five Star Chef	La Jolla CA	619-890-1159
Mille Fleurs	Rancho Santa Fe CA	858-756-3085
Avant	San Diego CA	858-675-8505
Catania La Jolla	La Jolla CA	619-295-3173
Isola La Jolla	La Jolla CA	858-412-5566
Miguel's 4S Ranch	San Diego CA	858-924-9200
Del Mar Country Club	Rancho Santa Fe CA	858-759-5500 x207
Yummy Sushi	Coronado CA	619-435-2771
Plan 9 Alehouse	Escondido CA	760-489-8817
The Crack Shack Pasadena	Pasadena CA	619-520-4793
Toast Cafe	San Diego CA	858-925-7552
The Market by Buon Appetito	San Diego CA	619-237-1335
Bistro du Marche by Tapenade	La Jolla CA	858-551-7500
Busy Bee Cook For Me	San Diego CA	858-405-5372
C 2 C	San Diego CA	619-972-9345
Jack Monaco Creative Consulting	San Diego CA	619-318-2633
Chef Jenn	Solana Beach CA	858-212-9054
Mary Frese	Coronado CA	619-435-5425
Blue Water Seafood Ocean Beach	San Diego CA	619-308-6500

the other 62...

Stake Chophouse & Bar	Coronado CA	619-522-0077
Ron Oliver
The Farm Golf Club	Rancho Santa Fe CA	858-756-5585
Qero	Encinitas CA	760-753-9050
Hash House A Go Go	San Diego CA	619-298-4646
Miguel's Old Town	San Diego CA	619-298-9840
Iron Pig Alehouse	San Diego CA	619-885-3718
Madison	San Diego CA	619-822-3465
Pier 32 Water Front Grill	National City CA	619-718-6240
You & Yours Distilling (Kitchen)	San Diego CA	214-693-6619
Kettner Exchange	San Diego CA	312-415-5455
Shoreside Support Boat	San Diego CA	704-277-7929
Seasoned Catering and Events	San Diego CA	619-246-4909
J & Tonys	San Diego CA	855-634-7664
Viewpoint Brewing Co.	Del Mar CA	858-205-9835
Firefly Beach	San Diego CA	619-222-6440
Caffe Calabria Coffee Roasting Company	San Diego CA	619-683-7787
Miguel's Cocina Pt Loma	San Diego CA	619-224-2401
Tribute Pizza	San Diego CA	858-220-0030
Le Parfait Paris-Liberty Station	San Diego CA	619-245-4457
The Lab	San Diego CA	619-977-1245
Rancho Valencia	Del Mar CA	858-756-1123
Vagabond Sportfishing Inc.	San Diego CA	619-993-9575
Curated Leu	Encinitas CA
AToN Center Inc.	Encinitas CA	858-759-5017
Miho Gastrotruck	San Diego CA	619-867-4295
Coast Catering	Escondido CA	619-295-3173
Dija Mara	Oceanside CA	760-231-5376
The Crack Shack Costa Mesa	Costa Mesa CA	619-450-7978
Catamaran	San Diego CA	858-488-1081
Woods Kitchen Foods	San Diego CA	619-719-6924
Lucky Bolt	San Diego CA	917-969-9500
RoVino Rotisserie + Wine	San Diego CA	619-972-6286
Capri Blu	San Diego CA	858-673-5100
Gravity Heights Restaurant and Brewery	San Diego CA	858-551-5105
Animae	San Diego CA	619-925-7908
Bud & Robs New Orleans Bistro	San Diego CA
Brigantine Portside Pier	San Diego CA	858-268-1030
Bean Bar	San Diego CA	503-704-6573
The Clean & Colorful Kitchen	San Diego CA	858-775-9005
Village Vino	San Diego CA	619-546-8466
Thai One On	Carlsbad CA	760-500-8674
Pamplemousse Grill	Solana Beach CA	858-792-9090
Zeca Trading Co.	San Diego CA	619-410-1576
Juniper & Ivy	San Diego CA	858-481-3666
Addison Del Mar	Del Mar CA	858-350-7600
Drew Lopez	San Diego CA	619-295-3172
Fresh Sushi Catering	Carlsbad CA	858-344-7098
Park Hyatt Aviara	Carlsbad CA	760-448-1234
Olive Tree Marketplace	San Diego CA	619-224-0443
Saint Mark Golf and Resort, LLC	San Marcos CA	858-273-8440
insideOUT	San Diego CA	619-793-9221
WOM San Diego Foodservice	Oceanside CA	619-203-7401
Mangia Mangia	Valley Center CA	619-295-3172
Saiko Sushi-North Park	San Diego CA	619-886-6656
The Crack Shack-San Diego	San Diego CA	619-795-3299
Cucina Enoteca	Del Mar CA	619-239-2222
Pacific Regent La Jolla	San Diego CA	858-597-8008
San Diego Freedom Ranch	Campo CA	619-478-5696
The Flavor Chef (Catering)	Vista CA	619-295-3172
Pendry SD (Provisional)	San Diego CA	619-738-7000
The Crack Shack-Encinitas	Encinitas CA	858-735-3093

Recipe Ideas

Recipes that include Shallots. One

is easiest, three is harder.

How Sweet Eats		Caramelized Shallot, Spinach, & Goat Cheese Garlic Butter Pasta
A Beautiful Plate		Braised Fingerling Potatoes with Garlic, Shallots, and Fresh Herbs
Dolly and Oatmeal		Garlic & Herb & Shallot Confit
Seasoned to Taste		Caramelized Shallots
Natural Noshing		Green Beans with Caramelized Shallots
Serena Bakes Simply From Scratch		Wonton Soup
Eats Well with Others		Eggplant Burgers with Honey Beer-Glazed Caramelized Shallots
Love & Olive Oil		Fig, Blue Cheese, & Bacon Salad with Fried Shallots
Steele House Kitchen		Roasted Beets and Shallots with Mustard Vinaigrette
Sprinkles and Sprouts		Red Wine and Shallot Butter

the other 31...

Noob Cook		Fried Shallots & Shallot Oil
Elly Says Opa!		Spinach and Mushroom Stuffed Shells
Nourished Kitchen		Potted Cheddar with Bacon and Shallots
Cookin' Canuck		Green Beans with Balsamic Roasted Shallots
Dolly and Oatmeal		Apple-Arugula Grilled Cheese with Crispy Red Onions
A Family Feast		Oven Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Mustard and Shallots
The Foodie Physician		White Gazpacho
Veganosity		Vegan Porcini Mushroom Gravy
Minimalist Baker		Creamy Brussels Sprout & Shallot Dip
Alexandra's Kitchen		The Best Grilled Cheese
Berlin & Coconuts		Easy Vegan Falafel and Tabouli
A House in The Hills		Roasted Sunchoke Soup with Caramelized Shallots
Brown Sugar		Seafood Gnocci with White Wine Sauce
Pinch of Yum		Caramelized Shallot & Grape Chutney
Reckless Abandon		Red Wine Vinegar, Shallot, & Cucumber Mignonette
Lucy's Kitchen Notebook		Thick Shallot Dressing
Indiaphile		Mung Dal with Turmeric and Shallots
The View from Great Island		White Mushroom Lasagne
Whole Food Real Families		Roasted Shallot Vinaigrette
David Lebovitz		Shallot Marmalade
Julia's Album		Balsamic Braised, Caramelized Shallots with Pomegranate Seeds
The Woks Of Life		Chinese BBQ Pork Buns
Cupcakes & Kale Chips		Balsamic Blueberry Baked Brie with Bacon
The Endless Meal		Caramelized Shallot and Gruyere Cheese Fondue
Little Broken		Greek Yogurt Onion Dip
Vikalinka		Pork Loin Steaks in Creamy Shallot and Mushroom Sauce
Kiss My Smoke		Grilled Asparagus in Brown Butter and Shallots
Just a Little Bit of Bacon		Crispy Fried Shallots
Delia Online		Braised Wood Pigeon with Cider Apple Sauce and a Confit of Apples and Shallots
The Endless Meal		Caramelized Shallot and Gruyere Cheese Fondue
A Family Feast		Herb Crusted Grilled Pork Tenderloin with Crispy Shallots

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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 409 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 435 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 454 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 506 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 511 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 583 days ago, 1/05/19
Sharer's comments : Shallots spotted at Little Italy Mercato.

Farm Runners Near Hotchkiss, Colorado, United States
About 584 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 604 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 728 days ago, 8/13/18
Sharer's comments : Shallots spotted at Hayward Farmers Market. Sweet and crisp.