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BULB VEGETABLES (10 of 11)
Hospitality and Catering
SHALLOT - L' ÉCHALOTE shallots

The shallot is the queen of the bulb family.

It is red in colour with a distinct prominent flavour. Many classical recipes use the shallot instead of onion because of its flavour.
The shallot is available in September and October.
Preparation Methods

The shallot can be used whole or finely chopped, but they are difficult to peel where a large quantity is required.

chopped shallots Prepare with a small office or turning knife. Remove the roots and stem, peel to remove the outer skin and use as required.
They can be used as a shredded or finely chopped addition to salads and hors d'oeuvre preparations.
The shallot is generally used as a flavouring agent for a sauce, soup or main dish.
It can also be cooked and served as a vegetable but this is not usual.
Types Onion Leek Spring Onion Chives Shallot Garlic