Shallot

Shallots are prized in culinary applications for their mild, slightly sweet flavor that combines the savoriness of onions with a touch of garlic's depth. With a finer texture and subtle aroma, they’re ideal for enhancing sauces, vinaigrettes, and reductions, often lending a balanced sweetness without overpowering other ingredients. Shallots caramelize beautifully when sautéed, adding a refined complexity to dishes, and are a staple in classic French sauces like beurre blanc. In raw preparations, they offer a delicate sharpness, perfect for dressing salads, brightening up marinades, or topping seafood and meats in both Western and Southeast Asian cuisines.