Freeze-dried Shallots
Freeze-dried Shallots
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The gentle, sweet-sharp bite of shallot with none of the peeling, the slicing, or the half a bulb that softens in the drawer before you finish it. Freeze-drying pulls the water out at low temperature, so these shallot pieces keep their pale color and a light, shatter-crisp texture. Scatter them from the jar over salads, rice bowls, soups, and noodles for crunch, or soak them a few minutes to fold into vinaigrettes, pan sauces, and braises.
Shallots sit between onion and garlic, sweeter and more refined than either, which is why so many sauces and dressings ask for them by name. Freeze-drying holds that fresh, delicate character far better than heat-drying, which tends to flatten it. We pack ours in small batches in Portland with nothing added.
Single ingredient: freeze-dried shallots. No salt, no sugar, no preservatives. Naturally gluten-free and vegan.
Common Questions
Do I use these dry or rehydrated?
Do I use these dry or rehydrated?
Both, depending on the job. Straight from the jar they add a light, crisp bite and gentle shallot flavor, so scatter them over finished dishes as a topping. Rehydrated, they behave like fresh minced shallot for cooking into sauces, dressings, and braises. One jar covers a finishing garnish and a cooking ingredient.
How do I rehydrate freeze-dried shallots?
How do I rehydrate freeze-dried shallots?
Cover the amount you need with a little warm water and let them sit for about five minutes until soft. Drain off any extra, then use them as you would fresh minced shallot. In a dish that already has liquid, add them dry and let them plump as it cooks.
How are freeze-dried shallots different from fresh?
How are freeze-dried shallots different from fresh?
Freeze-drying removes the water while keeping the shape, color, and most of the fresh flavor, so they store for a long time and are always ready. Fresh shallots give more moisture and a crisper raw bite. For dressings, sauces, and everyday cooking, the freeze-dried pieces rehydrate into a close stand-in.
What do shallots taste like compared to onion?
What do shallots taste like compared to onion?
Milder and sweeter, with a subtle garlic edge and less of the sharp bite raw onion has. That softer, more elegant flavor is why shallots show up in vinaigrettes, pan sauces, and delicate dishes where a full onion would be too loud.
Are these shallots salt-free?
Are these shallots salt-free?
Yes. This is a single ingredient, freeze-dried shallots, with no added salt, sugar, or preservatives.
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Freeze-dried Shallots
$12.00