how many grams in a cup of shallots?

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• How many shallots do I need for one cup chopped?
  About four large shallots or six smaller ones, since one large shallot minced yields roughly a quarter cup (around 39 g). Sizes vary widely — French grey shallots run smaller and denser than the round banana shallots common in supermarkets, so trust the cup or the 156 g target rather than counting bulbs when a recipe specifies volume.
• Can I chop shallots ahead for a big-batch vinaigrette?
  Better not to. Cut shallots develop a sulfurous bitterness within a few hours, and a cup of them amplifies that flavor in a dressing that's meant to taste bright. If you must prep ahead, soak the chopped shallots in the vinegar called for in the recipe — the acid stabilizes them and the maceration actually improves the dressing.
• Why do crispy fried shallot recipes call for so many?
  Shallots lose roughly two-thirds of their volume when fried — a cup of raw sliced shallots (around 156 g) cooks down to a third of a cup of crisp golden flakes. Asian recipes for bawang goreng or hom jiao often start with two to three cups raw because the finished topping disappears fast over noodles, fried rice, or congee.

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