In 2023, shallot consumption in Indonesia reached 2.861 kg per capita per year*. The Palu shallot, one of the superior varieties from Central Sulawesi, is well-suited for producing fried shallots. The cultivation of shallots has become a source of hope for the Women-led Economic Business Group (KUEP) in Ngatabaru Village, Sigi District, to increase household income and support food security.

*Source: Shallot Trade Performance Analysis, Volume 14, No. 1, 2024, Ministry of Agriculture of the Republic of Indonesia.