plural shallots
1
: a perennial onion (Allium cepa var. aggregatum) that produces small clustered bulbs which resemble those of garlic and are used in cooking
also
: its bulb
2
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Add shallots, garlic, bell pepper and celery and cook 2-3 minutes, until fragrant.
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Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 6 Mar. 2025
Garnish the rice with the reserved shallot, the green onions and the greens.
—Kate Bradshaw, The Mercury News, 24 Feb. 2025
Made with black beans and crispy shallots, Bao said its punchy flavor pairs well with noodles, dumplings and salad dressings.
—Tianwei Zhang, WWD, 15 Jan. 2025
Reserve a handful of shallots for garnish and add the rest, along with the garlic and ginger.
—Kate Bradshaw, The Mercury News, 24 Feb. 2025
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Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 6 Mar. 2025
Garnish the rice with the reserved shallot, the green onions and the greens.
—Kate Bradshaw, The Mercury News, 24 Feb. 2025
Made with black beans and crispy shallots, Bao said its punchy flavor pairs well with noodles, dumplings and salad dressings.
—Tianwei Zhang, WWD, 15 Jan. 2025
Reserve a handful of shallots for garnish and add the rest, along with the garlic and ginger.
—Kate Bradshaw, The Mercury News, 24 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for shallot
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“Shallot.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/shallot. Accessed 27 Mar. 2025.
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