Zebrune Shallot | 25 Seeds

Classification: Allium cepa var. aggregatum (Heirloom) Form: Elongated | "Cuisse de Poulet" Flavor Profile: Mild | Sweet | Complex Role: The Refined Allium

The common onion is a blunt instrument. It overpowers delicate dishes and demands tears from the cook. The Zebrune Shallot is the antidote to this aggression.

Often referred to by French chefs as Cuisse de Poulet ("Chicken Leg") due to its distinctive shape, this heirloom bridges the gap between the onion and the garlic. It possesses an elongated, torpedo-like form that makes it infinitely easier to process than its round, clumsy cousins.

The flavor is not merely "onion-y"; it is sophisticated—a mild, sweet complexity that melts into sauces rather than dominating them. It is the difference between a vinaigrette that bites and one that sings.

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The Curator’s Notes:

• The Ergonomic Advantage: The elongated "banana" shape is not just an aesthetic quirk; it is a mechanical upgrade. It allows for rapid, efficient slicing and ridiculously easy peeling. You will spend less time weeping over your cutting board.
• The Flavor Profile: It lacks the sulfurous punch of a yellow onion. It caramelizes into a deep, mahogany sweetness that elevates simple roasting to high art.
• Visual Presentation: With coppery-pink skin and interior rings blushed with violet, it is beautiful enough to be roasted whole and served as a side dish, rather than hidden in a mirepoix.
• The Long Game: Like all true luxuries, it is durable. These shallots are exceptional keepers, storing through the winter months to ensure your pantry remains stocked with gourmet potential.