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Shallots are a member of the allium family, closely related to onions, garlic, and chives. It is smaller than onions, have finer layers and contain less water. Shallots are a mild and highly nutritious variety of onion. They’re full of fiber, vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, and organosulfur compounds, all of which are responsible for many of their health benefits.
Shallots are an indispensable ingredient to any pantry, the flavour is much milder and sweeter than that of an onion. Delicate enough to eat raw and easy to roast to melt-in-your-mouth perfection, shallots are a flexible and supportive building block in many dishes.