Crispy Fried Shallots
Crispy Fried shallot is flavorful and very easy to make. It is used to enhance flavor in many simple vegetable and noodle dishes in Taiwan. This is not only a classic flavor in Taiwan but in other regions of Asia as well. You can find this at Asian stores, but nothing beats the homemade version made with locally grown shallots.
- Total Time35 minutes
Ingredients
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- 1 lb Shallots
- 1 C Oil (Vegetable Oil, Lard, Chicken or Duck Fat)
- 1 tsp Salt
Instructions
- Cut off the ends of the shallots and peel off the skins.
- Thinly slice the shallots.
- Heat up 1 Cup of oil and 1tsp of salt on medium heat for 2 minutes in a pot or a wok.
- Add the sliced shallots to the pot, stirring occasionally. The shallots will start bubbling and steaming, it will get lighter in about 3 minutes. Keep stirring until some edges start turning slightly golden.
- Turn the heat up to high, keep stirring and frying until all the shallots are slightly golden. Strain and remove from heat immediately, it might seem light and not crispy but it will continue to cook as it cools down and crisp up.
- Once both oil and shallots are cooled down, you can mix them back together to use as shallot oil and store separately.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Sauce, Side Dish
- Cuisine: Asian, Taiwanese
Find it online: https://www.choochoocachew.com/friedshallot/
