onions

[rita]

can some1 explain to me why small onions are called shollots when they are just baby onions? or am i talking crap and shollots are something different.

[Pheonix]

Well, first of all its spelt Shallots! Probably why you got no replies! Also called scallion! I think the shallot and onion are relatives!

Sori not much help.

[nahmedus]

Originally posted by rita
can some1 explain to me why small onions are called shollots when they are just baby onions? or am i talking crap and shollots are something different.

[Marawak]

Originally posted by Pheonix
Well, first of all its spelt Shallots! Probably why you got no replies! Also called scallion! I think the shallot and onion are relatives!

Sori not much help.

Indeed they are of the same family and they have different qualities for dishes (I used to use them). I must say that they have a horrid taste though, which suits their name! They do taste similar to onions, but are more dislikable And Rita, I think they are given a special name instead of baby onion because calling them that would be like calling Garlic a white onion-it would not sell!