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Onions and Shallots

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How to prepare and cook Onions and Shallots

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Common Names: Onion, Shallot
Family: Alliaceae
In Season: Late Summer to Autumn
Buying: Choose bulbs which are very firm with no sprouting evident.
Storing: Up to� 3 weeks� in a cool, dark, dry� place.
Serving Allowances: � -1 Medium Onion.� 3-4 Shallots
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Basic - Preparing Onions and shallots

Cut off the root then peel the papery skin off. It may be necessary to take off an extra "layer" to get to the� unblemished bulb.

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Optional Preparations/Cuts �(see Main Vegetable Preparation Page for� explanations and photos)

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Suitable methods and timing for cooking Onions and shallots

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Bake/Roast

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Wedges� =� 35-40 minutes� Coat with oil.

Whole Shallots =� 35-40 minutes� Coat with oil.

Boil

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Wedges, sliced, chopped - Add to stews at the beginning

Fry/Saut�

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Sliced or chopped � =� 10 minutes�

Grill

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Microwave

y Sliced or chopped� = �3-5 minutes (225g/8oz)

Steam

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Stuff

y See individual recipe

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