Is A Shallot An Onion?
With a similar texture and layers to peel back, you may have wondered if onions and shallots are the same, and if they can be swapped as a recipe substitute.
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With a similar texture and layers to peel back, you may have wondered if onions and shallots are the same, and if they can be swapped as a recipe substitute.
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