Shallot
Aromatic bulb with a finer and sweeter flavour than onion.
What it offers and why to use it
Aromatic bulb with a finer and sweeter flavour than onion. Use raw when suitable, or sauté, roast, grill or simmer, adapting the cut and cooking time to the texture required.
Aromatic bulb with a finer and sweeter flavour than onion.
From shopping to cooking
Choose
Choose firm, fresh-looking specimens with intact skin and no mould, soft patches or signs of dehydration.
Store
Keep in a cool, dry place or refrigerate when appropriate for the vegetable. Wash only shortly before use.
Prepare
Use raw when suitable, or sauté, roast, grill or simmer, adapting the cut and cooking time to the texture required.
How to make the most of it
Good pairings
Pairs well with olive oil, garlic, tomato, grains, pulses, eggs, fish, meat and Mediterranean herbs.
How to substitute it
Use a vegetable with similar texture and sweetness, adjusting cooking time and seasoning.
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