Then, cut off the tip on the stem side. Lay one half of the shallot on your cutting board, flat-side down. From there, slice ...

Garlic might not be the most popular, but you might see shallots in a new light once you get to know them better. Here's what ...

Peel, halve and thinly slice 2 large onions ... Put 1 small finely diced shallot in a bowl with 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar and 2 tablespoons olive oil and mix until the shallot is coated.

Thinly slice the shallots and garlic. Cut the bird's-eye chillies into thin rounds, and the banana chillies on the diagonal into 3mm (1/8 in) pieces. Heat a wok (or large skillet) over a high flame.

Peel and slice the shallots. Peel and thinly slice or chop the garlic. Wash and slice the chillies. I like this dish to be quite hot and spicy, so I use the whole chillies. If you prefer less heat ...

If not, then the time it takes you to make the salad will suffice. Thinly slice the shallots and toss them in the flour with a pinch of salt. Heat the oil in a pan for a few minutes.* Line a plate ...