Shallots vs. Onions: 5 Differences To Know

Shallots are part of the onion family, but they have their own distinct flavor and differences. Chef and food writer Matt Degen compares a shallot vs. an onion, how to cut a shallot, and why you might want to try one in your next recipe.

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[nsontung]

In Vietnam, the shallot is cheaper and more popular than onion and Vietnamese people prefer shallot to onion. We also have a lot of types of shallots like red shallot, brown shallot, double core, and single core shallot. Your shallot in Vietnam is called brown/purple single-core shallot.

[MaryClareVideos]

I bought my first shallot the other day because I was curious.. I'm going to try making that delicious sauce with it. Thanks for this video. 👍😺

[jaimiwan]

Hmm. In the Philippines, the smaller the onion, the stronger the flavor. That's why most of us prefer using the more expensive small red onions than the white cheaper ones, bec. we believe the more onion-y, the better. 😂

[loribach]

Thank you very much! I've never tried one but it's great for cooking for one if you don't want leftovers.

[gregzeigler]

I grew Red Sun shallots a couple of years back. The first year, many were small with some being nearly onion size(tasted quite a bit like an onion, too. These had a bite). The next year, I planted all the big ones(producing big ones) and a few medium sized ones and thus had more bigger ones to replant. Sadly, the wife got into my bag of what I planned to replant and used them. Now, I'm starting over.

[mariokee]

was following a cooking guide yesterday from Hellofresh & that was the first time I heard about & used a shallot 😄.
Nice video.

[deb]

Thanks for the good video. I've purchased some Shallots in the past and sometimes the center or even just a layer is spoiled and they looked fine from the outside. Now I buy some extra just in case so I don't run out for the recipe I'm making.

[whoathatsalotofdamage]

I generally consider red onions and shallots much closer in handling and cooking than onions in general, shallots like red onion develop over cooking time significantly

[L_Realistic]

Thanks for this I will take a look at your channel😊

[Te]

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[TsukiRimasho]

in Asia, we just all call them "onions" (on local language of course) and both cost same based on weight. We also have "Onions" based on your description that are as small as theshallots you holding.
it goes on almost all recipes with garlic...like everywhere. if you are eating anything fried or sautes, its a given. Large meals we use those big ones - the "onions" like in sauced steaks, onion rings, or basically those western type recipes.

[skie]

Exactly the info i needed! Roasting a chicken and onions are a nixe touch but i find it easy to overdue, so im going with the shallot

[kittenastrophy]

Shallot is more common and available in my country but a bit smaller than in your hand. Purple Onion is considered exotic yet you can find it in any market.

[Leong-mf]

Most Asian use shallot instead of onion as it is smaller and more easily to adjust the flavor in smaller dishes. For example if you are cooking Tomatoes Mackerel or sardines, it is always preferable to use onion instead of shallots. If the size of the dishes is big then onions if more preferable than shallot. Of course this is just my general guideline as you are the one who are going to eat what you cook and not me.🤣🤣🤣

[ConnieHealy]

Thank you, Chef Matt. Now, I'd like to know the difference between Shallots and Sweet Onions.

[maurice]

I like shallots in my cheese and onion sandwich. Cheap here in the uk .

[ramireznoy]

We call shallots "cebollín" in Cuba; kind of "little onion". It is common to use both the pear and the leaves...

[richardconnelly]

thanks for the info at 1/4 the price i will be glad to shed tears, oinions are about the bite, sometimes ive eaten raw yellow and enjoyed it, whats the point of eating a hot pepper reduced to a wimp factor isnt that part of an oinions appeal?

[lallu]

I go to the Frazier farms location in la Mesa a lot. It is literally my favorite grocery store in town

[TreyMo]

Very nice and genuine video...appreciate the help!