Shallots HistoryNative to the Mediterranean, shallots are botanically known as Allium ascalonicum. The botanical name derives from Ascalon, a town in South Palestine, where they are thought to have originated. They are members of the same family as garlic and onions but lack the strong sulphuric aroma and irritating fumes. It is surmised that De Soto brought shallots to the United States during his Louisiana explorations. The shallot is particularly popular in French dishes.
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