Shallots (eschalots) are a variety of onion divided into a cluster of small bulbs. Allium ascalonicum, was referred to as askolonion by the Greeks because they believe the shallot came from the city of Ashkelon in South Isreal but in fact it is more likely the shallot came from Asia.
The shallot can be found in most any well-stocked grocery store.
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