Why use shallots?

UK shallots are amongst the finest in the world with a uniquely mild, sweet flavour. Used for centuries as an important ingredient in both western and eastern cooking to add flavour, sweetness and piquancy, shallots turn savoury recipes into something really special.

Shallots have their own, distinct flavour and using onions in recipes instead just doesn’t produce the same fantastic results.

Don’t take our word for it - Michel Roux, Chef de Cuisine at the three Michelin starred restaurant, Le Gavroche says, "Shallots are more highly perfumed and have a more delicate flavour than onions – a world apart from large brown skinned onions which can be full of water."

To see why the pros are so passionate about shallots click on Cook!

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What the chefs say

"Shallots are unique, incredible and probably one of the most used vegetables in French cuisine.

They enliven salads through their wonderful crunch and sharp flavour, they sweeten a slowly cooked stew and they form the very best of most French dishes.

I’d urge UK consumers to use more shallots in their cooking."

Raymond Blanc