If you couldn't find shallots in your grocery store and you had to substitute something for them in a recipe,

Question

what would you use?

Answer 1

I use 1 red onion and 1 garlic clove for every shallot that I need.

Answer 2

A shallot is just a small type of onion that isn't sharp. If you used a red onion or an ordinary onion and fried them until golden brown and added a sprinkling of sugar you would have the same taste.

Answer 3

Onions. White one, not red. Or the white part of a green onion. Sometimes you can get dried shallots (not as good) or fresh ones in the grocery store. Since they are much more expensive than regular onions, not too many people buy them here, but they are a staple back home in Europe. Buy 'em when you see 'em, and use in salads and such instead of your regular old onions.

Answer 4

Many recipes suggest that when shallots can't be found, you can substitute scallions. You can also try substituting 2 tablespoons chopped mild yellow onion (per shallot), or better still, white onion, which has a milder flavor.

Answer 5

Any of the following, preferably the last one, cause it is also mild like the shallot.

Pearl Onions
The most delicate and smallest onion

Boiler Onions
A larger onion perfect for any occasion

Cipolline
An Italian pearl onion that, when cooked, is mild and sweet

Answer 6

I would use green onion or cipolline (italian onions) both have a good mild tast like shallots. Hope that it helps

Answer 7

to elaborate on what Dan v said. use a similar amount of the combination of onion and garlic . shallots are small.

Answer 8

A Little Garlic and Onion.

Answer 9

green onions would work to . You want to chop of greens and use them along with the onion itself.

Answer 10

Onions...and they can usually be found near the onions and garlic.