Agriculture Bureau,New Taipei City Government
Agriculture Bureau,New Taipei City Government
Shallot (珠蔥)
The bulb of the shallot, commonly known as the red shallot, is often used to make crispy fried shallots, a staple ingredient in Taiwanese cuisine. Due to its distinctive aroma, shallots naturally repel insects, making them less reliant on pesticides. As such, they are considered a safe and healthy agricultural product. In New Taipei City, they are cultivated in small quantities in areas such as Pingxi, Shuangxi, Wulai, Shenkeng, and Shiding.
The slender leaves of the shallot have a mild and sweet flavor, offering a tender and delicate taste. Compared to common green onions, shallots are more aromatic and less pungent, making them a local specialty dish frequently recommended to tourists by nearby restaurants.
- Origin: Pingxi, Shuangxi, Gongliao, Wulai, Shenkeng
- Harvest Season: Year-round
