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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Shrimp & Pork Toast On-A-Stick: A mixture of ground pork and shrimp combined with Hmong aromatics – lemongrass, ginger, garlic, shallots and Thai chilis – seasoned with fish sauce, spread on Texas toast and deep fried.
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Jess Fleming, Twin Cities, 9 July 2025
The seasonal selection nods to Thailand with strong notes of ginger and lemongrass emanating from the sweet coconut broth dotted with crunchy bits of fried shallot.
—Matthew Odam, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
Thinly slice the shallots, garlic, chiles and fingerroot.
—Vicky Hallett, NPR, 1 Apr. 2025
Add shallot and remaining 1/4 teaspoon Cajun seasoning, and cook, stirring often, until shallot is just softened, about 2 minutes.
—Liz Mervosh, Southern Living, 26 Mar. 2025
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Jess Fleming, Twin Cities, 9 July 2025
The seasonal selection nods to Thailand with strong notes of ginger and lemongrass emanating from the sweet coconut broth dotted with crunchy bits of fried shallot.
—Matthew Odam, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
Thinly slice the shallots, garlic, chiles and fingerroot.
—Vicky Hallett, NPR, 1 Apr. 2025
Add shallot and remaining 1/4 teaspoon Cajun seasoning, and cook, stirring often, until shallot is just softened, about 2 minutes.
—Liz Mervosh, Southern Living, 26 Mar. 2025
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“Shallot.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/shallot. Accessed 22 Jul. 2025.
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