Vanns Spices Shallots, Air Dried
Vanns Spices was founded in Baltimore, MD in 1981 to provide premium quality seasoning blends and spices for the professional chef and cooking enthusiast. Guided by our commitment to great taste, health and sustainability, Vanns continues to scour the world in search of unusual spices and to develop new products.
- Dried shallots have a light nature which allows them to blend well without overwhelming the palate, as onion and garlic sometimes do.
- Shallots make a good salt-free seasoning for low-sodium diets.
- Shrimp, scallops or crab all make quick, easy meals when sautéed in butter and white wine with shallots tossed in. Since these shallots are dried, you can easily powder them between your fingers and sprinkle over chicken, fish, steak or hamburgers.
- Most dishes using dried shallots will have enough moisture to reconstitute them. If you want to add them to a dry dish, reconstitute them by covering with an equal part of water and letting them stand for a few minutes.
- We do recommend reconstituting before sautéing in butter or olive oil, and we’ve found that reconstituting in red or white wine enhances the flavors even further.
- In France, shallots form the base of the classic béarnaise sauce for steak.
- In Thailand, they are cooked with dried red chilis to make a burnt chili paste.
- In Iran, they are grated and mixed into a thick yogurt served with grilled meats.
- Easily reconstituted in hot water, these freeze-dried shallots are great in soups.
