Substitute Shallots With a Little Boiling Water
It’s easy for me to remember to grab pantry staples like garlic and onions from the store, but other pantries aren’t always so lucky; in particular, I always forget the shallots . Luckily, if you’re making a recipe that calls for shallots and your kitchen is temporarily unavailable, we’ve learned an easy substitute for it.
Inspired by one of Julia Child’s advice “ Mastering the Art of French Culinary Arts,” Dana Velden of The Kitchn has come up with a super-smart replacement for shallots:
I have modified [Julia Child’s] tip over the years by simply placing chopped onions in a strainer and holding it over the sink, pouring the freshly boiled water for about 15 seconds.
While shallots taste different from onions, this tip is definitely good for when you go out, but you need shallots in the recipe. For more information, including other ideas for replacing shallots without onions, visit the link below.
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