shallot Definition
shal·lot (s̸hə lät′, s̸hal′ət)
noun
- a small onion (Allium ascalonicum) whose clustered bulbs, like garlic but milder, are used for flavoring
- green onion
Etymology: obs. Fr eschalotte, altered < OFr eschaloigne: see scallion
shallot Usage Examples
Converse of object
- caramelize: The addition of sweet caramelized shallots turns the traditional sprout into a delicious alternative.
- chop: Mix some red wine vinegar, mustard and chopped shallots in a small bowl, then add some olive oil.
- mince: Minced shallot ( about 1 shallot ) 1 tsp.
- peel: Peel the shallots or onions and halve or quarter any large ones.
- slice: Slice the shallots into rings and heat in the oyster sauce.
- cook: Heat the oil in a large pan and cook the shallots over a medium heat until softened.
Adjective modifier
- large: Sweet ( unsalted ) butter 1 each Large shallot, peeled and minced fine 1 Tbl.
- whole: Sweet whole shallots on a crisp pastry tart, served with perfectly cooked chicken livers.
- fried: Ilan duck is smoked with sugar cane and served with fried shallots and garlic.
- French: French shallots are of course important to the production of french reed tone, no doubt.
Modifies a noun
- sauce: Leanne's winning menu was a North Sea cod and Cromer crab torte with tarragon, tomato and purple shallot butter sauce.
- order: We are going to replant some of them, as too late to do a shallot order.
- butter: Leanne's winning menu was a North Sea cod and Cromer crab torte with tarragon, tomato and purple shallot butter sauce.
Noun used with modifier
- banana: Banana shallots - a long curved variety are a fashionable addition to sauces and salads.
- roast: Main course was guinea fowl, roast shallots, creamed celeriac, truffled egg, with thyme and pine nut tart.
- plant: Plant shallots 15-20 cm ( 6-8 in ) apart, with 30 cm ( 12 in ) between the rows.
Preposition: in
- butter: Fry shallots in butter, add red wine vinegar, let shallots melt.
- oil: Now fry the shallots in the same oil, remove and dry on kitchen towel.
- saucepan: Place the shallots in heavy saucepan together with the wine and herbs.
Preposition: for
minute: For the chard, melt the butter in a saucepan and gently fry the garlic and shallots for a minute.
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