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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There are various types, including yellow, red, sweet, white, scallions, and shallots.
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Johna Burdeos, Health, 30 Nov. 2024
The entire cauliflower, served on a bed of crispy shallots, comes out soft, yet firmly intact, and tastes like sweet and smoky candy.
—Andrew Watman, Forbes, 30 Nov. 2024
Toss squash and shallots together with 1 tablespoon olive oil, sage, rosemary, 2 teaspoons salt, and pepper.
—Elizabeth Nelson, Southern Living, 2 Nov. 2024
And this was the citrus braised pork with crispy shallots.
—Bon Appétit, 30 Oct. 2024
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Johna Burdeos, Health, 30 Nov. 2024
The entire cauliflower, served on a bed of crispy shallots, comes out soft, yet firmly intact, and tastes like sweet and smoky candy.
—Andrew Watman, Forbes, 30 Nov. 2024
Toss squash and shallots together with 1 tablespoon olive oil, sage, rosemary, 2 teaspoons salt, and pepper.
—Elizabeth Nelson, Southern Living, 2 Nov. 2024
And this was the citrus braised pork with crispy shallots.
—Bon Appétit, 30 Oct. 2024
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“Shallot.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/shallot. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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