How to Cut Shallots
A guide on how to properly prep and cut shallots, including how different cutting techniques affect the pungency of the final result.
Chef, Serious Eats columnist, Wok cookbook author
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Keep the root end intact while trimming the stem end.
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Peel the shallot.
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To mince: lay the shallot flat on the cutting board. Make a series of vertical slices, angling the knife slightly toward the center as you go around to create even pieces. Then, cut across the slices.
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To slice/ring: cut the shallot crosswise (orbitally) for ring-like pieces, or slice pole-to-pole for slivers.
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