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How to Cut Shallots
This tutorial shows three simple methods for how to cut shallots (diced, julienned or slices/rings); easy to follow step-by-step instructions
Prep Time
25 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 1 serving
Calories: 18 kcal
Course:
Condiments
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 shallot peeled
Instructions
Mince/dice
- Leaving the root end intact, cut the Shallot in half lengthwise.
- Lay each half on its cut side, make vertical cuts across the shallot, up to the root, about ¼ inch wide
- Rotate the shallot and cross cut at ¼ inch widths up to the root end.
Cup of Yum
Julienned
- Remove the root end of the shallot, cut in half lengthwise.
- Lay each half on its cut side, make vertical cuts across the shallot, about ⅛ inch wide.
Slice/rings
- Lay the shallot on its flattest side. Holding the shallot firmly, make ⅛ inch slices across the width of the shallot.
- Slice to the root end, separate the slices to get rings.
Notes
- Storage: Store any leftover cut shallots tightly wrapped or in an airtight container and they can last about a week in the refrigerator.
Nutrition Information
Calories
18kcal
(1%)
Carbohydrates
4g
(1%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
1g
(2%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Sodium
3mg
(0%)
Potassium
84mg
(2%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
1IU
(0%)
Vitamin C
2mg
(2%)
Calcium
9mg
(1%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 1serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 18
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 18kcal | 1% |
| Carbohydrates | 4g | 1% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Sodium | 3mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 84mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 1IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 9mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.