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Shallot
Also called eschalot, Asian shallot
What it is
Small, layered alliums. Thai and Vietnamese cooking often prefer them to large onions.
Origin
Southeast and Central Asia.
Flavour
Sweeter and more precise than a brown onion.
How to use it
Pound for dressings, slice for frying, mince for sofrito-adjacent bases.
Storage
Cool, dry.
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What is Shallot?
Small, layered alliums. Thai and Vietnamese cooking often prefer them to large onions.
How do I use Shallot?
Pound for dressings, slice for frying, mince for sofrito-adjacent bases.
How do I store Shallot?
Cool, dry.
What does it taste like?
Sweeter and more precise than a brown onion.
Nutrition
Per 100g · estimate · USDA FoodData Central averages and equivalent published tables. Values are typical, not lab tests of your shopping bag.
Recipes using it
Pad thai
ผัดไทย
Stir-fried rice noodles with tamarind, fish sauce, palm sugar, egg and peanuts — a national dish with a 20th-century origin story.
40 minMedium🌶️
Khao soi
ข้าวซอย
Northern Thai curry noodles — coconut broth, boiled noodles, fried noodles on top, pickle on the side.
55 minMedium🌶️🌶️
Larb
ลาบ
Isaan minced-meat salad — lime, fish sauce, toasted rice powder, herbs. Heat that wants sticky rice.
25 minEasy🌶️🌶️🌶️
Bún chả
Bún chả
Hanoi grilled pork, rice noodles, a sweet-sour dipping broth, and a pile of herbs.
1 hr 45 minMediumNo chilli
Steak frites
Steak frites
A bistro plate: a pan-seared steak, a pile of fries, and a pan sauce if you have the nerve.
50 minMediumNo chilli
Beef and Oyster pie
Beef and Oyster pie from United Kingdom. Times were inferred from the source steps.
3 hr 22 minA bit of workNo chilli
Beef Rendang
Beef Rendang from Malaysia. Times were inferred from the source steps.
9 hr 41 minMediumNo chilli
Ayam Percik
Ayam Percik from Malaysia. Times were inferred from the source steps.
9 hr 45 minA bit of work🌶️
Mushroom & Chestnut Rotolo
Mushroom & Chestnut Rotolo from United Kingdom. Times were inferred from the source steps.
1 hr 5 minA bit of workNo chilli
Prawn & noodle salad with crispy shallots
Prawn & noodle salad with crispy shallots from Vietnam. Times were inferred from the source steps.
13 minA bit of work🌶️
Roast aubergine with goat's cheese & toasted flatbread
Roast aubergine with goat's cheese & toasted flatbread from Turkey. Times were inferred from the source steps.
43 minMedium🌶️
Shakshuka Feta Cheese
Shakshuka Feta Cheese from Saudi Arabia. Times were inferred from the source steps.
30 minMediumNo chilli
Sauerkraut pierogi
Sauerkraut pierogi from Poland. Times were inferred from the source steps.
9 hr 13 minMediumNo chilli
Vietnamese Grilled Pork (bun-thit-nuong)
Grilled Pork
Vietnamese Grilled Pork (bun-thit-nuong) from Vietnam. Times were inferred from the source steps.
9 hr 35 minA bit of workNo chilli
Vietnamese-style caramel pork
Vietnamese-style caramel pork from Vietnam. Times were inferred from the source steps.
20 minMedium🌶️
Chinese Orange Chicken
Chinese Orange Chicken from China. Times were inferred from the source steps.
57 minA bit of workNo chilli
Croatian Bean Stew
Croatian Bean Stew from Croatia. Times were inferred from the source steps.
1 hrMediumNo chilli
Nasi lemak
Nasi lemak from Malaysia. Times were inferred from the source steps.
1 hr 14 minA bit of work🌶️
Sweet potato salad
Sweet potato salad from Turkey. Times were inferred from the source steps.
45 minMediumNo chilli
Sauerkraut pierogii
Sauerkraut pierogii from Ukraine. Times were inferred from the source steps.
9 hr 13 minMediumNo chilli
Spanish meatballs with clams, chorizo & squid
Spanish meatballs with clams, chorizo & squid from Spain. Times were inferred from the source steps.
26 minA bit of workNo chilli
Stir-fried chicken with chillies & basil
Stir-fried chicken with chillies & basil from Thailand. Times were inferred from the source steps.
33 minMedium🌶️
Coq au vin
Coq au vin from France. Times were inferred from the source steps.
2 hr 48 minA bit of workNo chilli
Nordic smørrebrød with asparagus and horseradish cream
Nordic smørrebrød with asparagus and horseradish cream from Norway. Times were inferred from the source steps.
33 minA bit of workNo chilli
Stamppot
Stamppot from Netherlands. Times were inferred from the source steps.
1 hr 10 minMediumNo chilli
Chicken Parmentier
Chicken Parmentier from France. Times were inferred from the source steps.
1 hr 16 minA bit of workNo chilli
Steak Diane
Steak Diane from France. Times were inferred from the source steps.
33 minA bit of workNo chilli
Beef Bourguignon
Beef Bourguignon from France. Times were inferred from the source steps.
4 hr 50 minA bit of workNo chilli
Prahok Ktis – Pork and Coconut Dip
Prahok Ktis – Pork and Coconut Dip from Cambodia. Times were inferred from the source steps.
54 minA bit of work🌶️
Meang Nem
Rinse the rice, soak in water for about 10 minutes, then drain well. Heat a wok or large skillet over medium heat. Add the rice and stir constantly until evenly dark golden brown and very fragrant, about 5 minutes. Trans
58 minA bit of work🌶️
Tirolean Dumplings
Tirolean Dumplings from Austria. Times were inferred from the source steps.
1 hr 5 minA bit of workNo chilli
Corn on the cob with lime, green chilli and coconut butter
Corn on the cob with lime, green chilli and coconut butter from Antigua And Barbuda. Times are typical for this kind of dish.
1 hr 5 minMedium🌶️
Chicken Salad With Mushrooms and Bacon
Chicken Salad With Mushrooms and Bacon from Denmark. Times were inferred from the source steps.
40 minMediumNo chilli
Lao Naem Khao
Lao Naem Khao from Laos. Times are typical for this kind of dish.
35 minA bit of workNo chilli