eschalot

Example:The recipe calls for using shallots instead of eschalots, but they can be substituted.

Definition:A small, sweet-tasting onion with a clove-like head, the flesh of which is usually pale brown or white and is mild and sweet.

Example:For a slightly different take on cooking, you might substitute sempions for eschalots in the recipe.

Definition:A term sometimes used interchangeably with shallot to describe its thin, sweet, and flavorful nature.