Purchasing shallots

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What are shallots?

Purchasing shallots

Shallots, commonly get mixed up with green onions, and they couldn't be more different.

When a recipe calls for shallots, they are referring to
the sweeter, smaller, cousin of the onion (part of the allium family).

Look for shallots near the onions at the grocery store. They should be firm, and have shiny brown papery skin on the outside.

Keep shallots in a cool dark place for up to four months.

   

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