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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The dish is traditionally made with onions—but why can’t shallots be used?
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Lela London, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2025
Finely diced shallot provides a delicate onion flavor, which is rounded out with the deeply savory notes of Worcestershire sauce.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 8 Aug. 2025
There’s also juicy, savory tomatoes; oniony sweetness from sliced shallot; and a sprinkle of basil just before serving for a fresh herbal finish.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Aug. 2025
Wagyu beef tartare topped with pickled shallot, sherry vinegar, truffle, horseradish sabayon, served with tallow toast.
—Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 July 2025
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Lela London, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2025
Finely diced shallot provides a delicate onion flavor, which is rounded out with the deeply savory notes of Worcestershire sauce.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 8 Aug. 2025
There’s also juicy, savory tomatoes; oniony sweetness from sliced shallot; and a sprinkle of basil just before serving for a fresh herbal finish.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Aug. 2025
Wagyu beef tartare topped with pickled shallot, sherry vinegar, truffle, horseradish sabayon, served with tallow toast.
—Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 July 2025
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“Shallot.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/shallot. Accessed 26 Aug. 2025.
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