Shallots
photo by: gourmetsleuth.com
A variety of onion, Allium ascalonicum, native to Palestine. Each shallot is made up of a series of cloves somewhat like garlic. Typically shallots are sold dried all year round but can be fresh in spring. The flavor is strong so the shallot is normally used in small amounts. Equivalents 1 med, 1/2-1 oz or 1 tbsp minced
3 shallots = 1 small onion
1 medium = 1/2 to 1 oz., 1 tbsp minced
4oz = 4 to 6 medium, 10 to 12 small, 1 cup chopped, 3/4 cup minced Ingredient Substitutions green (spring) onions, leeks OR yellow or white onions, or red Spanish onions | | Nutrition |  |
| Serving Size 100 grams | | | Calories 72 | | | Total Fat 0g | | Saturated Fat 0g | | Cholesterol 0mg | | Sodium 12mg | | Potassium 334mg | | Total Carbohydrates 17g | | Dietary Fiber g | | Sugars g | | Protein 2g | |
|
