Eschalot (Noun)
Meaning
Type of onion plant producing small clustered mild-flavored bulbs used as seasoning.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The chef added a few finely chopped eschalots to the sauce for added flavor and aroma.
- Eschalots are often used in French cuisine to add a mild onion flavor to dishes.
- She carefully planted the eschalot bulbs in the garden, making sure they had enough space to cluster.
- The recipe called for a combination of garlic and eschalots to be sautéed in olive oil.
- Fresh eschalots can be used in salads or as a garnish for soups and other dishes.