Shallots Bunch

Shallots are the bunch you reach for when you want fresh onion flavour without the punch. Mild, clean and versatile, they work raw or cooked equally well, and the whole bunch is usable — white ends like a spring onion, green tops like a fresh herb. Once you start keeping them in the fridge, it's hard to stop.

Look for bright green tops and a firm white base. Available year-round with consistent quality — no season to wait for and no month to avoid. Store in the fridge and they'll keep well for over a week.

Scatter over ramen, laksa or a bowl of fried rice. Fold through potato salad or stir into scrambled eggs. Use the white ends in a stir-fry, the green tops as a garnish. One of the best value buys in the produce section.