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Shallot (Noun)

Type of onion plant producing small clustered mild-flavored bulbs used as seasoning.

Nouns denoting plants.

The recipe called for a single shallot finely chopped and added to the saucepan of simmering broth.
Shallots contain less water and a sweeter richer flavor than onions, making them perfect for caramelizing.
To make a delicious confit, cook the shallots in oil on low heat for several hours until they're dark and syrupy.
Shallots were commonly used by French chefs in the preparation of classic sauces such as bearnaise and hollandaise.
Her garden flourished with an assortment of fresh herbs and edible flowers as well as a bed of young shallots nearly ready for harvest.

Small mild-flavored onion-like or garlic-like clustered bulbs used for seasoning.

Nouns denoting foods and drinks.

The chef carefully chopped the shallot and added it to the sauce for extra flavor.
She sautéed the shallot in butter before adding the other ingredients to the dish.
The recipe called for a minced shallot to be mixed with the herbs and spices.
Shallots have a sweeter and milder taste than onions, making them ideal for salads.
The garden was filled with rows of shallots, garlic, and other aromatic plants.

Aggregate bulb of the multiplier onion.

Nouns denoting plants.

Chopped shallots are a key ingredient in many sauces and dressings, adding a milder onion flavor to dishes.
The chef sautéed the shallot in butter before adding the main ingredients to the pan.
Some people prefer to use shallots instead of onions in salads for their sweeter and less pungent taste.
To make the soup, start by finely chopping the shallot and garlic.
She carefully planted the small shallot bulbs in the garden, spacing them evenly apart for optimal growth.