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How To Mince Your Shallots Like A Pro By Nick Rivera Aug. 5, 2025 5:39 pm EST

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Being able to chop an onion safety and effectively is a skill that can take some practice, so trying to mince a shallot might seem even more intimidating. It's much smaller than an onion, but the basic principles of cutting it are essentially the same.

The first step is to remove the end of the shallot opposite the root. This way, you can stand the shallot up and cut it in half, leaving half the root on each half of the shallot. Once it's cut in half, peel off the outer layer so that the outside is the purple skin, and then you can get to chopping. Look out for and avoid blemished or overly soft shallots to avoid them falling apart when you cut them.

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