![]() What do you call spring onions and shallots? Enter the debate in the comments below! If you have another food debate you’d like us to investigate, let us know. Note: in the US they call the green, thin variety (the type we at 12WBT call shallots) green onions or scallions. In many other states, such as Queensland, it’s the other way around. In terms of coloration, onions come in shades of yellow, white, and purple-red (via Brittanica Encylopedia ). Step 6: Cool and store in a jar in the fridge. Tip: using white vinegar will enhance the shallot’s beautiful hue. The more bulbous variety on the left is knows as a spring onion. Step 1: Slice shallots thinly and place in a small saucepan. In NSW, the long, green, thin variety of onion (as shown above) is called a shallot. The general consensus? It depends what Aussie state you live in. We spoke to experts, did some (very thorough, of course!) research and asked our members. Who knew such confusion ran along state lines? Now the spring onion/shallot saga has come to light in the 12WBT office. We’ve all witnessed the rockmelon vs cantaloupe debate of recent years. The debate of dual-named vegetables usually spans different countries, and is evident in arguments surrounding things like: aubergine versus eggplant, or courgette versus zucchini.īut this confusion is also happening in our own backyard, and if not resolved now, things could turn ugly. It’s one hot topic in the 12WBT Forums too! Read on as we crack the case… Firstly, it’s a country-specific thing They also grow in clusters instead of single bulbs. That means they’re similarly aromatic and pungent, and they might make you cry when you chop them, but compared to onions, shallots are much sweeter and milder. ![]() It’s an age-old debate in kitchens, restaurants and supermarkets across Australia: what’s the correct name for this delicious variety of onion that brings flavour to so many dishes? Shallots are members of the allium family, so botanically speaking, they’re actually just a type of onion. ![]()
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