With
this cooking holiday in the beautiful and relaxing Dordogne
region of South West France you will learn to cook like
a pro . . . experience the finest of wines, great food
and the traditional markets as you take your culinary
skills to the next level.
These
onions have a mild, delicate flavour. They grow
in a similar way to garlic and when peeled will
divide into two or more cloves.
How To Use Shallots
They
are often included whole in stews and casserole.
Shallots can be used in recipes where just a
small amount of onion is need or where only
a subtle onion flavour is required.
How To Prepare Shallots
Top
and tail shallots and then peel the outer skin
away. If there are several bulbs, pull them
apart and leave whole or slice or chop finely.
How To Cook Shallots
Shallots
can be fried or added to stews and casseroles.
To fry, heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a pan, add
the chopped shallot and cook for 5 - 10 minutes,
stirring occasionally until tender.
How To Store Shallots
Keep
in a cool, dry place for one to two weeks.
The
information and images for this article have come
from www.thinkvegetables.co.uk.
It provides full information on all the main vegetables
available on the UK market including nutritional information
and delicious recipes. The site is a service provided
by Mack Vegetables, one of the largest and most successful
suppliers of fresh vegetables in the UK, serving a
wide range of customers from caterers to major multiples.
You can find out more about Mack by visiting the website
at www.mwmack.co.uk
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How To Use Shallots
