Mincing Shallots
I love cooking with shallots. To mince a shallot, separate and peel the individual sections. Place each section, flat side down, on the cutting board. Slice parallel to the cutting board. Keep the root end intact. Slice the shallot lengthwise, still keeping the root end intact. Slice across the shallot at right angles to the previous cut, making a fine dice. Throw away the root end. Chop onions the same way.
