shallot

The shallot is in the onion family, and is typically a botanical variety or cultivar group of the species Allium cepa. This was formerly classified as a separate species, A. ascalonicum, a name now considered a synonym of the currently accepted name.Its close relatives include onion, garlic, leeks, chives and Chinese onion. Shallots probably originated in Central or Southwest Asia, travelling from there to India and the eastern Mediterranean.

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  1. Mountain Cat

    Recipe Liver, Shallots, Mushrooms

    This was one of the few meats I did not enjoy as a child. I still can't say I'm crazy about it - but there was some in my freezer, a product of asking for the odd bits during last year's beef share. It was time for it to be eaten. (Or maybe shared with the chickens, as Serenity doesn't care...
  2. Morning Glory

    Recipe Miso Braised Banana Shallots, Pac Choi & Ginger

    Easy as can be and low calorie, this makes a tasty vegan side dish. Cooking the shallots slowly means they caramelise and the sweet juices mingle with the tangy miso and salty soy sauce. The ginger adds a lovely heat to the dish. A wisp of toasted sesame oil added at the end adds a hint of nut...
  3. flyinglentris

    Shallots

    Shallots are not particularly what I would call aromatic, but more properly ... pungent. Often, they are too pungent for many people and are avoided. I had once found a good store bought bottled cooking sauce with shallots and it later disappeared. I would have been pressed to ask what...
  4. medtran49

    Recipe Roasted tomato and fennel soup

    3 pounds tomatoes, ripe, but still firm Extra-virgin olive oil 3 tablespoons unsalted butter 8 small shallots, coarsely chopped 1 small carrot, coarsely chopped 1 small fennel bulb, coarsely chopped 3 cloves garlic, coarsely chopped 2 tablespoons anise liquer 2 to 3 cups chicken or vegetable...
  5. epicuric

    Recipe Winter-Spiced Red Cabbage with Shallots

    Ingredients (To serve 4 as a side dish) 200g shallots 75g butter 600g red cabbage 275ml red wine 150g sultanas 50g soft brown sugar 2 sticks of cinnamon 1pod of star anise 3tbsps red wine vinegar 6tbsps redcurrant jelly Method Peel the shallots but leave them whole. Brown them in a heavy...
  6. F

    Recipe From Scratch: Dijon Mustard Artisanal

    Growing up in a hospitality business, one learns the tricks of the trade regardless whether you employ these creative endeavors or not .. Here is a family home made Dijon from scratch .. Recipe: 1 large shallot or if you prefer a médium sized onion ( I use shallot ) 2 Cups of French...
  7. Morning Glory

    Recipe Peas à la Francais

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  8. Morning Glory

    Recipe Braised Shallots in Marmite

    This this such a simple recipe and it looks very pretty too. I served it as a side dish with some lamb chops and mashed potatoes. Ingredients 12 banana shallots, peeled,and cut in half lengthways 250ml boiling water mixed with 1 heaped tsp Marmite Butter or margarine Sprigs of thyme Method...
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