Shallot - Hom Daeng
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Shallot or small red onions are annual herbaceous plants. Underground bulbs comprise garlic-like cloves. These small, zesty, Thai red onions are sweet and aromatic, a very important ingredient in most Thai dishes. They are used in curry paste, dips and salads. Red onion is a good substitute for shallots and we recommend to use only the first three layers of them. Medicinal properties:  Therapeutic uses included the alleviation of stomach discomfort, and as antibelmintic, antidiarroheal, expectorant, antitussive, diuretic and antiflu agents.