Budget-Friendly Shallots Recipes – Save Money, Eat Well
Cooking with Shallots doesn’t have to be expensive. Try these cheap, tasty, and filling recipes.
Recipes with Shallots
The soup made from cabbage and minced meat is sweet and fresh, the cabbage is soft, and the minced meat is tender and juicy. It is a home-cooked dish that goes well with rice.
Curry fishball is a very popular Hongkong Street food and household. Think bouncy fishballs, chewy pork skin, tender cuttlefish (and sometimes daikon)—all swimming in a rich, slightly sweet and spicy curry sauce. Every spoonful offers a mix of textures: the soft fishballs, the springy seafood, and that satisfying bite from pork skin. The curry is aromatic—packed with garlic, onions (or shallots), and classic Cantonese‑style curry spices—bringing warmth and depth without being overly heavy.
Stir-fried Beef with Bitter Melon presents a contrasting blend of savory and bitter flavors: gently seasoned beef blends with bitter melon, which, after being cooked, retains its distinctive hint of bitterness. The crunchy texture of the bitter melon and the tender slices of meat create harmony in every bite, while shallots, garlic, and ginger add a warm, appetizing aroma. This dish is considered healthy and quick to prepare, but requires extra attention to the process of pressing and sautéing the bitter melon to avoid an overly bitter taste and to prevent overcooking the meat.
Chestnut braised ribs is a home-cooked dish in autumn and winter. It perfectly combines the sweetness of chestnuts with the meaty flavor of ribs. This dish is tempting in color and rich in taste. It is a traditional delicacy that is loved by families.
Fried squid with green and red peppers comes with both rice and wine 😋
Shallots, fried mushrooms and braised pork are a "taste bomb"! The shallots are fried to create a unique aroma, the mushrooms are soaked in gravy and tender, and the braised pork is soft and tasty. The combination of the three creates a rich aroma that whets your appetite. It has a wide range of uses. It can be used as a soul topping for noodles or rice, instantly transforming the staple food; it can be sandwiched in steamed buns or sesame cakes, and it is full of salty fragrance; it can be paired with rice noodles or rice noodles to upgrade the flavor. It is a versatile and delicious artifact.
Turnip cake is a classic Hong Kong dim sum dish, and many families make it at home, especially during the Chinese New Year. The radish cake has a soft and glutinous texture and a strong aroma of cured meat. It has a unique flavor when served with soy sauce or sweet soy sauce. This traditional radish cake is mainly made of white radish, sticky rice flour, Chinese sausage, bacon, mushrooms and dried shrimps. It can be enjoyed directly after steaming, or it can be sliced and fried to add a layer of flavor.
This quick-fried abalone is paired with chives. The abalone is chewy, the chives are refreshing, and the garlic flavor is slightly spicy. The key is to control the heat so that the elasticity and crispness are retained at the same time.
A quick and flavorful stir-fried rice dish with sweet soy sauce, garlic, shallots, chili, and your choice of chicken, shrimp, or vegetables. Topped with a fried egg for a classic touch!