What are shallots?
Amongst the three, shallots are the most common within Australia.
Sold in bunches of thin strands they add a great kick of flavour to Asian fusion dishes and crunch to fresh salads.
You can use the whole plant (minus the roots!).
Recipe suggestion: Vietnamese steak salad Alternative names: salad onions, green onions, scallionsWhat is a spring onion?
A spring onion, on the other hand, is a small golf ball-sized bulb with long green leaves.
Spring onions are sweeter than scallions which makes them perfect for roasting.
Recipe suggestion:Steak & spring onion sandwich with miso mayo Alternative names: scallions, green onion, young onionWhat are eschalots?
Eschalots resemble tiny brown onions and have a relatively mild flavour. Recipe suggestion: Chestnut & eschalot Tarte Tatins with mushroom & Madeira sauce Alternative names: shallots, French shallotHow to store
To keep shallots and spring onions fresh store them roots down in a glass of water in the fridge, just like you would a bunch of flowers. Or alternatively, wrap them in a damp tea towel or Swag bag.Tip: Don’t throw out the cut roots of your spring onions, simply place them in an old jar with some water and watch them regrow!