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Shallots have a flavor similar to a delicate white or yellow onion. They are mellow and naturally sweet, with a touch of acidity and a hint of garlic flavor, especially when raw.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The Spruce / K. Dave Shallots are mild, aromatic members of the onion family, usually planted in autumn as single cloves to ...