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shallot Definition

shal·lot (s̸hə lät, s̸halət)

noun

  1. a small onion (Allium ascalonicum) whose clustered bulbs, like garlic but milder, are used for flavoring
  2. 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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