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.
@IWantToCook2 жыл бұрын
Awesome! I had the opportunity to visit Vietnam earlier this year and loved it. The people, food, and scenery were amazing. Cheers!
@nsontung2 жыл бұрын
Oh nice, I’m glad to hear that. And thank you so much for your great cooking videos every days ❤
@novaprime5976 Жыл бұрын
I believe Vietnamese also use shallot for medicine
@MeatBicycle8678 Жыл бұрын
I read this with Forrest Gump’s voice…. “In viet - nam….”
@Deathmane77711 ай бұрын
@@MeatBicycle8678lmfao 😭🤣🔥
@madzen11211 ай бұрын
The debate is never ending
@gregzeigler3850 Жыл бұрын
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.
@MaryClareVideos2 жыл бұрын
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. 👍😺
@IWantToCook2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching and happy cooking!
@TsukiRimashoАй бұрын
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.
@loribach534 Жыл бұрын
Thank you very much! I've never tried one but it's great for cooking for one if you don't want leftovers.
@IWantToCook Жыл бұрын
Right on! Thanks for watching :)
@KiNgCuDi11 Жыл бұрын
Great video!!! Very informative
@IWantToCook Жыл бұрын
Thank you! 🙏
@whoathatsalotofdamage37182 жыл бұрын
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
@eikoqdupree101 Жыл бұрын
There are soo many types of red like spicy creole red onions and Texas sweet red onions? There are many red onion different tastes. Just like brown onions. Yellow. They are just color, like people. From all over different varieties. Grow different, short day onions long day onions. So much so many
@deb528112 жыл бұрын
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.
@IWantToCook2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching, and that’s a great tip to buy extras. I’ve had the same happen with the centers being rotten, and it’s quite vexing. All my best, and happy cooking.
@trickywily2823 Жыл бұрын
He did a perfect job
@fab05272 жыл бұрын
If onions are so strong and shallots are so much milder, why not just use less onion? Like a lot less onion
@eikoqdupree101 Жыл бұрын
Just buy a sweet onion .just as mild just or more sweeter. Try a Walla Walla onion one the many other sweet tasty onions. Maybe you should get 4 or more different kinds of each and compare. Bring a guest need more than one opinions.
@whogavehimafork Жыл бұрын
The layers in shallots can be thinner than onion layers. You can get thin little rings from a shallot if you prefer that for what you're cooking. Generally I prefer onions for cost and quantity, but sometimes I like to use shallots for texture reasons.
@Leong-m5f10 ай бұрын
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.🤣🤣🤣
@patribtr2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing info very helpful.
@IWantToCook2 жыл бұрын
Glad to hear! Thanks for watching 🙏
@ramireznoy Жыл бұрын
We call shallots "cebollín" in Cuba; kind of "little onion". It is common to use both the pear and the leaves...
@IWantToCook Жыл бұрын
Good to know! Cheers 😀
@marieriokeme3010 Жыл бұрын
was following a cooking guide yesterday from Hellofresh & that was the first time I heard about & used a shallot 😄. Nice video.
@IWantToCook Жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@da900smoove110 ай бұрын
I've found that using a Sharp Knife cuts down on Onion Vapor getting into the air and this lowers watery eye's drastically
@IWantToCook10 ай бұрын
Agreed. I believe a sharp blade better slices through the cell walls instead of crushing them, which can lead to more … oniony-ness 😂
@indrajrosandi180610 ай бұрын
In Java, we use shallots more in our cuisine. It just tasted better in our food than using chunky onions.
@IWantToCook10 ай бұрын
Right on! Thanks for watching and happy cooking 🙏
@ConnieHealy Жыл бұрын
Thank you, Chef Matt. Now, I'd like to know the difference between Shallots and Sweet Onions.
@IWantToCook Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching! Shallots taste more like a mild brown onion, while sweet onions are indeed sweeter. I like Maui sweet onions when I use them. Cheers 🙏
@skie6282 Жыл бұрын
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
@IWantToCook Жыл бұрын
Glad to hear! Thanks for watching and happy cooking 🙏
@kittenastrophy5951 Жыл бұрын
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.
@lallu316 Жыл бұрын
I go to the Frazier farms location in la Mesa a lot. It is literally my favorite grocery store in town
@IWantToCook Жыл бұрын
Right on! It’s a great place. Cheers.
@Tuh_qh906 ай бұрын
Here both shallot and onions are called the same
@richardconnelly714110 ай бұрын
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?
@Tme3316 Жыл бұрын
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@IWantToCook Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much and happy New Year!! 🙏
@Tme3316 Жыл бұрын
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@tajiYdarg Жыл бұрын
I hate onions. But I’ve heard they make flavors pop. I’ve tried the green onion and will only use the green part and I like that but that doesn’t add much to enhance flavor at least for me. Maybe I’ll try the shallot next.
@barbieogden61322 жыл бұрын
I light a wood match before cutting it works most of the time .
@IWantToCook2 жыл бұрын
Interesting! I’ve never heard of this method and will have to try. Thanks for sharing.
@shaileshgupta Жыл бұрын
Does shallot taste similar to sweet onion?
@IWantToCook Жыл бұрын
Yes, I think that’s a good way of putting it. Certainly more on that end of the spectrum than, say, a red onion.
@DanUch1ha2 жыл бұрын
Man the onion goggles would be a good review vid haha!
@IWantToCook2 жыл бұрын
I think it needs to happen, lol.
@marilyncourteau8951 Жыл бұрын
Just cut the stem end last...works for me.
@UMS969511 ай бұрын
One medium size onion contains 10gms of sugar, whereas a shallot contains 1gm or less.
@jasonmims5057 Жыл бұрын
Its funny how your taste buds change with age. Im in my mid 30s and suddenly don't like the texture of an onion in food but i still love onion flavor so i use alot of onion powder in my cooking. I started using shallots and i love them because there so small you notice them.
@maurice7209 ай бұрын
I like shallots in my cheese and onion sandwich. Cheap here in the uk .
@Yax.1 Жыл бұрын
In india white onion is expensive than any type of onions and shallots are mixed with regular red onion
@IWantToCook Жыл бұрын
Interesting! Thanks for watching 🙏
@ElementsMMA2 ай бұрын
Shallots are onions. No need to overcomplicate.
@kyng46928 күн бұрын
My thoughts exactly
@esthellapitt39342 жыл бұрын
In my city we don't find onion... we only know shallots as onion 😂...
@eL-Bent2 жыл бұрын
In my country.. All that is onion.. We called it small onion or big onion..
@IWantToCook2 жыл бұрын
Good to know! Thanks for watching and happy cooking :)
@TreyMo692 жыл бұрын
Very nice and genuine video...appreciate the help!
@IWantToCook2 жыл бұрын
Thanks! Glad to hear it helped.
@Ramhams1337 Жыл бұрын
well garlic is also in the onion family which might be why it look familiar to shallots and regular onion
@IWantToCook Жыл бұрын
Good call. Yes, all of these are part of the allium family. Cheers!
@Nin5egAta6 ай бұрын
Shallots are really good in vinaigrettes, true!
@Nin5egAta6 ай бұрын
Did you say "Bernay sauce" or "Béarnaise sauce"? I live next to that region haha
@IWantToCook6 ай бұрын
I’ve been known to mispronounce a word or two when the camera is rolling… 🤣
@Lafortune1009 ай бұрын
shallot is preferred with carribeans use it in sauce
@helenabasquette72222 жыл бұрын
i cut one up today first ever soooii deliscious
@IWantToCook2 жыл бұрын
Glad to hear!
@helenabasquette72222 жыл бұрын
@@IWantToCook j wanna try to make a salad dressing out of them
@KenMikaze2 жыл бұрын
The Shallots that we have here are just as intense like onions, but the end result tastes better/
@whogavehimafork Жыл бұрын
I agree, I just cut up a shallot and it was just as strong as a red onion. For me the deciding factor in what I'm cooking is texture. Sometimes I want the thicker layers of an onion, other times I like the thin little layers of shallots. And, frankly, the store I usually shop at tends to have onions that are more bruised than the little shallots which usually have less damage.
@ricardorodriguesrr189 ай бұрын
I'm my opinion onion are better to be eaten raw and shallots are better for cooking. The reason is because shallots raw has somewhat a bitter aftertaste that raw onions doesn't have but cooked shallots has a better taste than cooked onions.
@janem3575 Жыл бұрын
my god! those are huge shallots! I'm in Canada and shallots are definitely at least twice the price of a bulb onion. but my god, nowhere near that size. Oh. Ours are labelled as dry shallots. Not bottled like other dried spices. They don't look dry. Are they normally dripping wet out of the ground?
@IWantToCook Жыл бұрын
Interesting. I’m curious how they taste up there. As for them being wet from the ground, that’s a great question, but one I don’t have an answer to. Cheers, my neighbor to the north!
@janem3575 Жыл бұрын
@@IWantToCook People say they taste the same, just like a weak yellow onion. I find they have a garlicky note to them as well. They resemble and are marginally larger than a clove of garlic. With purplish hue. I don't think a small red onion is a good substitute in flavor. When I've sauteed them and add them to marinara, my friend said the sauce was "stupidly good". She didn't have that reaction with a similarly cooked yellow onion in marinara. I find cooked red onions give dishes a grey hue, so haven't used them to cook much. Shallots here aren't as "juicy" when I dice them, as onions are. They certainly keep longer than regular cooking onions. Oh. And I've recently seen the rounder, darker reddish shallot. They're tiny, like pearl onions. Can you do an episode on the different kinds?
@IWantToCook Жыл бұрын
If I can find enough (or any) varieties i certainly can. Even in the variety of grocers I visit, I’m lucky to find 2 different types of shallots. And that sauce sounds amazing, by the way. Great use for the shallot.
@kristenmoon440510 ай бұрын
If you leave the root in tact on an onion, you don’t have to worry about crying :)
@carolray973714 күн бұрын
I'll stick with onions ...if you soak red onion in water for a couple of minutes it mellows the flavor.
@randommemebean68610 ай бұрын
dude shallots are defiantly worth the price.
@birtanemaskm78642 жыл бұрын
Shallot is green onion/ scollions? For us in our country Shallot is green onion/ scollions is grow from onion when it spoil that in fall season.
@IWantToCook2 жыл бұрын
Interesting! Yes, here in the U.S. shallots are the term used for what is displayed in the video. Thanks for watching and happy cooking!
@birtanemaskm78642 жыл бұрын
@@IWantToCook sorry, is shallot the same thing green onion and scollions. Which one is an american word and used in schools for forigners and the plural of the words.
@IWantToCook2 жыл бұрын
@@birtanemaskm7864 Here in America, scallions are the same thing as green onions; shallots are altogether different. Hope that helps!
@zilverheart Жыл бұрын
In south east Asia shallot is cheaper than onion
@marting5815 Жыл бұрын
Shallots are an example when less is more .
@Panacea926 күн бұрын
"Puree shallots?!" "Really?" 'I f with shallots" He tried to cook for me later somewhere. He had a date and I was off in another room. Tomad and Mikael was checking up on him and wanted to try to sauce. He didnt like. 'I tried. I had them lying around before and had to use them up. I just diced them.""I make the sauce but it has been a while, I am catered to. I usually just do a bit of broth and sugar.""The herbs and salt are already on the meat.""I don't make a lot, just enough for myself. I dont need to thicken."
@debojitrabha250217 күн бұрын
So i have been using shallot my whole life as onions 😂
@IWantToCook17 күн бұрын
😀
@jackdempsey37292 жыл бұрын
You have a similar voice to Doug demero
@IWantToCook2 жыл бұрын
Ha! How funny. He’s a good dude. Now maybe I should start my videos with something like, “THIS is a shallot…” 😂
@pureglow.koreanskincare1112 ай бұрын
In Indonesia and Vietnam, shalot way way way cheaper
@sal191_2 ай бұрын
Here in California Shallots are way cheaper.
@kimyoung27482 жыл бұрын
I cut up a shallot the other day that was stronger that other onions I have used.
@BasedGodFlashy2 жыл бұрын
In other words, for onion lovers there is no use for shallots.
@chongmoua3410 Жыл бұрын
Isn’t shallots sweeter?
@IWantToCook Жыл бұрын
I find them milder, which some palates might sense as sweeter.
@kimobugman Жыл бұрын
The moment you called it a brown onion, I checked out...
@blahblah8372 Жыл бұрын
Came from SNL short: old enough, longterm boyfriend
@IWantToCook Жыл бұрын
🤣
@TotemoGaijin Жыл бұрын
Hmm, I wonder if I could use this for a Japanese curry instead of onion. I have to get someone else to chop the onion for me when I make it cause I just can't stand that smell until after they've caramelized. Also, I've seen enough Uncle Roger videos to know that "onions are for poor people." lol
@IWantToCook Жыл бұрын
These might just work for that. And as for the smell, since they are less strong in taste, i also find them tamer in smell. Cheers!
@xindy71262 жыл бұрын
Can you try the onion goggles?
@IWantToCook2 жыл бұрын
Hey I might just do that. If nothing else, it will be a culinary fashion statement, lol.
@sarahelizabethfoster2 жыл бұрын
@@IWantToCook I have those onion goggles and they've really helped me! I love them. I noticed shallots are usually used in pate recipes. I've been making pate with them and it tastes great.
@IWantToCook2 жыл бұрын
Great to hear!
@gitaprashad73152 жыл бұрын
Well what I want to point out is about size. The onions not necessarily are bigger in size as we get very tiny onions too
@mariamshaibu8385 Жыл бұрын
In Ghana Charlotte onion is cheaper
@IWantToCook Жыл бұрын
Right on. Good to know and thanks for watching!
@Huzefakhozemasaifee10 ай бұрын
So you're saying I should spend 4 times the money for lesser flavor?!
@benc27988 ай бұрын
with price so much more expensive, if i want wilder flavor, i just use less onion. 😏
@danielleb5016 Жыл бұрын
I am in Canada. Shallots are much cheaper!
@IWantToCook Жыл бұрын
Yet another reason the love your country, lol. Cheers!
@airiksg817 Жыл бұрын
Cutting an onion versus cutting a shallot does not explain flavor. I feel like or maybe it just don't get it?
@airiksg817 Жыл бұрын
So I came to this video because I have cooked with both because a recipe has asked for it but intensity of flavor is something I have not considered because I guess I haven't thought of two different named ingredients tasting the same but with a different intensity not a thing. And to be honest when it comes to food I care about taste alone (and smell as well) my eyes will be fine.
@lIlIllIlIllIlllIllIIIIIIIIIlII2 жыл бұрын
Never in my life have I heard onions being too strong of a flavor and what's up with sweet onions, onions already are extremely sweet when you just cook them longer
@iivarimokelainen2 жыл бұрын
if they're "less onion" why not just use less onion?
@IWantToCook2 жыл бұрын
That could work, yes, but keep in mind that even less onion can still be too powerful when it comes to flavor intensity. Some people just don't want to bite down on an onion -- however small a piece -- and get hit in the face with onion taste. Thanks for watching and happy cooking!
@vonaramisrafols3958 Жыл бұрын
in my family in the philippines, im the shallot😭
@pclsidaustincohm Жыл бұрын
Like a lot less onion
@tzungodyuo8490 Жыл бұрын
In india shallot is cheaper then onion
@faithlilis10 ай бұрын
"Shalots give a misty eye" yay 😅 i gotta try to, in all my 40yrs ive never bought shalots, Regular onions i love yellow and purple,but yellow and white! Make my eyes sting and 🔥😭🔥😭🔥😭! AM I THE ONLY ONE, YES I DO HAVE ALREADY DRY EYES and certain onions is a torture but i love the flavor😢
@IWantToCook10 ай бұрын
Give them a try! If you like onions that much, you'll surely love shallots. Oh, and about those tears? Try this. It actually seems to work: kzbin.info/www/bejne/bqq8c36go850bK8
@vjtaAZian2 ай бұрын
Whaat ?? I only thought the difference is just of being more or less pungent and their design 😂
@19hoggy662 жыл бұрын
WHY do Americans pronounce SHALL-LOTS as ShallADS there's no 'D' there!
@JohnSmith-r6z7d6 ай бұрын
It's more like shall-əts, it's just a neutral vowel, super common in most dialects of English, even overseas. French does that at the end of almost every feminine word, and all over the place in the middle of other words; we mostly learned to use shallots from our French cultural influence, (our language is literally like half french) so really it's pretty fitting
@JohnSmith-r6z7d6 ай бұрын
He uses a "ts" sound, not a "d", maybe it's just harder to pick up on for someone who doesnt speak American English
@hadiparnoto2 жыл бұрын
And i call red onion, not worng ?
@IWantToCook2 жыл бұрын
Red onions tend to be the strongest, at least to my nose and eyes. 😀
@nogamblinge26716 ай бұрын
Red onion is an onion different from a shallot. I am no expert but in my Opinion Applications. White onion : is great raw or pickled with salsa. Minced into a chili or sliced thin on a hot burger. Can taste pretty good fried (I.e blooming onion). White is my least favorite onion grilled or sautéed but it is still fine. Hate white onion on pizza as a topping (red onion tho is 10/10 pizza) Yellow onion: my go to for sautéed and grilled onions especially with mushroom in like a homemade spaghetti. Or grilled to go into a pub burger or California style burger. Not a fan of it raw . I would not slice yellow onto my sub sandwich. But so good cooked. Red onion: my favorite raw in cold sub sandwiches or salads will use more likely as a substitute for a white onion in a salsa. Red onion is the only Onion I like on pizza like a bbq chicken pizza. A lot of places use white and that’s a no for Me.
@MeatBicycle8678 Жыл бұрын
If you’re crying, you need to work faster and sharpen your knife. Just stick your face in the freezer for a second.
@devanand400011 ай бұрын
I will be booted by my mother if I buy shallot instead of onion 😂, consider useless and it's price is 10 times cheaper than onion in my country