Crispy Fried Shallots

3 INGREDIENTS • 9 STEPS • 45MINS

Crispy Fried Shallots

Crispy fried shallots is an important condiment in Asian cooking. It adds a light crispiness and a distinctive aromatic flavour to any dish. This is my family heirloom fried shallots recipe, definitely a must-have item in every kitchen! The fragrant shallot oil can also be kept and used in cooking.
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Crispy fried shallots is an important condiment in Asian cooking. It adds a light crispiness and a distinctive aromatic flavour to any dish. This is my family heirloom fried shallots recipe, definitely a must-have item in every kitchen! The fragrant shallot oil can also be kept and used in cooking.
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Huang Kitchen
Being a self taught chef, Huang focuses on improving cooking recipes, documenting and creating step-by-step how to guides.
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45MINS

Total Time

Ingredients

Servings
12
us / metric
Shallot
3 cups
Shallots
Vegetable Oil
as needed
Vegetable Oil
about 650mL, for frying
Salt
1 tsp
Salt

Nutrition Per Serving

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Calories
30
Fat
--
Protein
1.0 g
Carbs
7.0 g
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Author's Notes

Ensure the oil is pre-heated to medium heat before you add the shallots. Another way to test oil temperature: add a piece of shallot in the oil and it should sizzle lightly.

The actual time for frying shallots will depend on the oil temperature. Observe the color of shallots for doneness. Avoid over-frying, as burnt shallots which will taste bitter.

The heat of the stove may need to be adjusted during cooking to ensure it is always at optimum heat.

Keep shallot oil which has been infused with the wonderful aroma of shallots in a covered container and use it in your cooking as it adds a great flavor to the food.

Cooking Instructions

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step 1
First, peel skin off the Shallots (3 cups). Then briefly wash peeled shallots in salt water. The Salt (1 tsp) adds flavour and adds crisp to shallots when fried.
step 1 First, peel skin off the Shallots (3 cups). Then briefly wash peeled shallots in salt water. The Salt (1 tsp) adds flavour and adds crisp to shallots when fried.
step 2
Drain well. Slice shallots thinly and uniformly (about 2-3mm thickness) to ensure even cooking.
step 2 Drain well. Slice shallots thinly and uniformly (about 2-3mm thickness) to ensure even cooking.
step 3
Add enough Vegetable Oil (as needed) to wok and heat over medium heat. Test oil temperature using a wooden chopstick.
step 3 Add enough Vegetable Oil (as needed) to wok and heat over medium heat. Test oil temperature using a wooden chopstick.
step 4
Slowly add in the sliced shallots and cook gently, stirring occasionally, for about 10-12 minutes. Also stir around the edges of the wok to avoid burnt shallots.
step 4 Slowly add in the sliced shallots and cook gently, stirring occasionally, for about 10-12 minutes. Also stir around the edges of the wok to avoid burnt shallots.
step 5
When more than half of shallots have turned golden brown, turn off the heat. Continue to cook in the hot oil until all shallots gradually turn golden brown.
step 5 When more than half of shallots have turned golden brown, turn off the heat. Continue to cook in the hot oil until all shallots gradually turn golden brown.
step 6
Remove fried shallots from oil using a slotted spoon. Keep the shallot infused oil in a covered container.
step 6 Remove fried shallots from oil using a slotted spoon. Keep the shallot infused oil in a covered container.
step 7
Transfer to a paper towel lined tray to remove excess oil. Using a spatula, lightly even out the fried shallots to minimise overlapping.
step 7 Transfer to a paper towel lined tray to remove excess oil. Using a spatula, lightly even out the fried shallots to minimise overlapping.
step 8
When fully cooled, store in an airtight container, preferably in the refrigerator. And we're done!
step 8 When fully cooled, store in an airtight container, preferably in the refrigerator. And we're done!
step 9
This favourite condiment can be used to garnish almost any kind of food. So Enjoy!
step 9 This favourite condiment can be used to garnish almost any kind of food. So Enjoy!

Tags

Dairy-Free
Budget-Friendly
Gluten-Free
Asian
Snack
Shellfish-Free
Vegan
Vegetarian
Quick & Easy
Side Dish
Vegetables
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