Shallots
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GB
Chief Eating Officer
You can use then the same way you would use onions.
I always have shallots on hand. They are tasty and mild. They are a great addition to salad dressings and all sorts of yummies. In fact, I'm going to use some tonight with my honey-glazed carrots.
expatgirl
Master Chef
though they have a word for it in Russian never have found them here------have to get them when passing thru the UK but I love cooking with them
They shouldn't. They're very mild. One thing you will notice, though, is that as you cut them, what initially appears to be one whole shallot will actually be two or more "lobes" together. That's just the character of shallots. You'll like them.
buckytom
Chef Extraordinaire
angie, like sattie said, they're half way between an onion and garlic; a little more on the onion side.
they have a little of that sulfur sting, but unless you're chopping several, it shouldn't be a problem.
i've always wondered why people pay so much more for shallots than they do for onion and garlic. recently, i've found the paterson farmers market has them for the same price as the other 2, but the supermarkets are always so overpriced.
they have a little of that sulfur sting, but unless you're chopping several, it shouldn't be a problem.
i've always wondered why people pay so much more for shallots than they do for onion and garlic. recently, i've found the paterson farmers market has them for the same price as the other 2, but the supermarkets are always so overpriced.
AMSeccia
Sous Chef
buckytom, I am with you ... I actually love them (because they will melt away and kids don't gripe about them), but they are SO overpriced. I am tempted to try and plant some this year, but have never had luck with the onions and garlic. I am a real "miracle" gardener. I'd love to find them at a farmers market!
GrillingFool
Head Chef
My local Asian grocery store sells a nice size mesh bag (at least 20 shallots)... $1.99.
I use them a lot!
Have been using my new most favorite tool, my Microplane Grater, on them. They
become almost liquid... great for marinades and butters and such.
I use them a lot!
Have been using my new most favorite tool, my Microplane Grater, on them. They
become almost liquid... great for marinades and butters and such.
AMSeccia
Sous Chef
No way, you could split that bag up and throw 'em on eBay (kidding). They're $1.69 for a Frieda's mesh bag in our grocery, and you are lucky to see 3 small shallots inside it. Crazy, and way outa my budget unless it's a special meal.
buckytom
Chef Extraordinaire
lol, is that because you use a lot of miracle grow? or is it just a miracle that anything grows?
i've never had luck with onions, either. but i have an aversion to growing things that take effort that are so cheap in the stores and there's no appreciable difference with freshness, so i stopped trying. same goes for potatoes.
AMSeccia
Sous Chef
More on the miracle it grows end, although Miracle Grow does help, LOL.
Now see, fresh red potatoes picked that morning are incredible at the farmers market. Wouldn't it be nice to pick 'em in my own back yard? I don't have good soil, so it's not happenin here.
Now see, fresh red potatoes picked that morning are incredible at the farmers market. Wouldn't it be nice to pick 'em in my own back yard? I don't have good soil, so it's not happenin here.
attie
Sous Chef
Shallots??? These are what we call Shallots or Eschallots, it can be confusing to some.
But I guess these are what you mean. I don't fancy these much either [ours usually come from France] but the eshallots are great in mashed potatoes or in fish chowder. They are like Spring Onions except they don't have a bulb.
You can roast them & toss them in a salad. Here are a couple of beautiful tomato & shallot salads. Enjoy.
Tomato Salad with Crispy Shallots Recipe
Tomato and Cucumber Salad with Roasted Shallots
Tomato and Shallot Salad
Tomato Salad with Crispy Shallots Recipe
Tomato and Cucumber Salad with Roasted Shallots
Tomato and Shallot Salad
GotGarlic
Chef Extraordinaire
Shallots??? These are what we call Shallots or Eschallots, it can be confusing to some.
Those look like what we call green onions.
AllenOK
Executive Chef
My other half was out shopping yesterday, and I asked her to get a couple shallots. She didn't know what the heck I was talking about, so I described them to her. She couldn't find them at two of the grocery stores in town. It's possible that neither store carries them, as this is a fairly small town. The next time I go into Tulsa, or better yet, hit up the Asian market for some shrimp, I'll see if they have shallots, especially bagged up like GrillingFool mentioned.
kitchenelf
Chef Extraordinaire
Cut your shallot in half and place on a cookie sheet with sides. Drizzle with olive oi and sprinkle with salt. Roast at about 375 F. until nice and borwn - turn over and roast some more.
Cut some really good tomatoes into wedges.
Make a simple vinaigrette - olive oil, balsamic, garlic, s&p, fresh chopped oregano. Toss everything together (you might want to cut the shallots smaller or separate the pieces) and let sit for about 30 minutes on the counter.
Nice easy side dish in the summer - or anytime.
Cut some really good tomatoes into wedges.
Make a simple vinaigrette - olive oil, balsamic, garlic, s&p, fresh chopped oregano. Toss everything together (you might want to cut the shallots smaller or separate the pieces) and let sit for about 30 minutes on the counter.
Nice easy side dish in the summer - or anytime.
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