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Shallots are small, golden-brown members of the onion family.
They have a finer flavour than most other onions and the main bulb may be made up of several smaller ones. Pink shallots have a stronger flavour than brown shallots and are popular in French cuisine.
Grey shallots are similar to pink shallots but have a very fine, mild flavour, so can be eaten raw as well as in cooked dishes.
Banana shallots are the largest variety and have a long, torpedo shape and mild flavour.
Red Thai shallots are widely used in Thai and South-East Asian cooking