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: a bulbous perennial onion (Allium cepa aggregatum) that produces small clustered bulbs which resemble those of garlic and are used in seasoning
also
: its bulb
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For all that, no one in Europe seemed to consider dry-roasting and powdering the spice, then frying it with mustard seeds, shallots, and perhaps cumin, turmeric, and coriander, to make a masala, the first step in so many Indian dishes.
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Abraham Verghese, Travel + Leisure, 24 July 2024
Whisk some eggs, sauté shallots (or onion), combine.
—Scott Hocker, theweek, 24 June 2024
This is also true of the vegetables and herbs found in the recipe, including bean sprouts, celery leaves, shallots, garlic and banana blossoms.
—Isabelle Kliger, Smithsonian Magazine, 1 July 2024
Add the shallot and ginger and saute until the shallot softens, 1 to 2 minutes.
—Lynda Balslev, The Mercury News, 1 July 2024
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Abraham Verghese, Travel + Leisure, 24 July 2024
Whisk some eggs, sauté shallots (or onion), combine.
—Scott Hocker, theweek, 24 June 2024
This is also true of the vegetables and herbs found in the recipe, including bean sprouts, celery leaves, shallots, garlic and banana blossoms.
—Isabelle Kliger, Smithsonian Magazine, 1 July 2024
Add the shallot and ginger and saute until the shallot softens, 1 to 2 minutes.
—Lynda Balslev, The Mercury News, 1 July 2024
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“Shallot.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/shallot. Accessed 20 Aug. 2024.
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