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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Reserve a handful of shallots for garnish and add the rest, along with the garlic and ginger.
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Kate Bradshaw, The Mercury News, 24 Feb. 2025
The smooth sauce features pops of texture and flavor from shallot and garlic.
—Emma Phelps, Southern Living, 26 Oct. 2024
Add shallot, garlic, thyme, and bay leaves, and cook, stirring constantly, until shallots are softened, about 2 minutes.
—Craig Ruff, Southern Living, 15 Feb. 2025
Immediately after they’re fried, they are tossed in honey and topped with a peri peri drizzle, pickled Fresno chiles, pickled shallots and herbs.
—Kaitlyn Rosati, New York Daily News, 8 Jan. 2025
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Kate Bradshaw, The Mercury News, 24 Feb. 2025
The smooth sauce features pops of texture and flavor from shallot and garlic.
—Emma Phelps, Southern Living, 26 Oct. 2024
Add shallot, garlic, thyme, and bay leaves, and cook, stirring constantly, until shallots are softened, about 2 minutes.
—Craig Ruff, Southern Living, 15 Feb. 2025
Immediately after they’re fried, they are tossed in honey and topped with a peri peri drizzle, pickled Fresno chiles, pickled shallots and herbs.
—Kaitlyn Rosati, New York Daily News, 8 Jan. 2025
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“Shallot.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/shallot. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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