Recipes for using Shallots: 1. Crispy fried shallots: an essential condiment in soups (pho) and on salads, sprinkled onto dumplings as a garnish, and minced and added to meatballs. Crispy, sweet, and salty, they are indispensible. 2. Quick and delicious green beans recipe with fresh green beans, shallots, and bacon.