Paul Gayler

Baby shallots roasted in marsala with peppers and basil

Preparation info

  • Serve

    4

    • Difficulty

      Easy

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By Paul Gayler

Published 2006

  • About

Shallots benefit from slow-roasting in an oven - they soften and release their natural sweetness during the process.

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons vegetable or sunflower oil
  • 400 g medium-sized shallots, peeled, with root intact

Method

Heat the oven to 200°C/400°F/gas mark 6. Heat the oil in a roasting tin on the hob large enough for the shallots and sauté them over a moderate heat until golden. Season with the ground cardamom, salt and sprinkle over the sugar. Lightly caramelise the shallots for 2-3 minutes, then pour over the vinegar, marsala and 100 ml water. Bring to the boil, then transfer, uncovered, to the oven.