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Shallots  A bulb and tuber vegetable, shallots look like miniature brown or purple-skinned onions, but their rounded shape is usually flattened on one side. The shallot is a compound root bulb, similar to garlic and separates into 2 to 3 cloves, like garlic. It lies between the garlic and the onion and originated in Asia. It is used extensively in the making of sauces, soups, stuffing and veal scaloppini, also in meat and poultry dishes. (see Onions).

Storage   Keep in a cool dry place and remember that shallots do not last as long as onions.

Compatibility of Flavors and Condiments  all meats, potatoes, eggs, apples, pears, parsnips, mushrooms, seafood including oysters, 

1 shallot = 3 to 4 teaspoons chopped

Nutrition    1 teaspoon = 7 calories               

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