Fried Shallots

Thai fried shallots are a must in a Thai pantry. It is so extremely delicious! The natural sweetness of the fried shallots combined with a pinch of salt and crispiness makes this dish an instant favorite.

Slice 5 oz of shallots into paper thin slicesFry the shallots in vegetable oil on med heat and stir often.   Once the shallots are brown, remove the shallots from the oil with a strainer onto a platter lined with paper towels.  Wait 15 minutes for the shallots to cool. Yum! You will now have the fried shallot infused oil to use for cooking. Be sure to note the extra fragrance and flavors in your cooking when using this oil.

Fried Shallots

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• Author: Suwanee
• Prep Time: 10
• Cook Time: 25
• Total Time: 35 minutes
• Yield: 8 1x

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Thai fried shallots are a must in a Thai pantry. It is so extremely delicious! The natural sweetness of the fried shallots combined with a pinch of salt and crispiness makes this dish an instant favorite.

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Ingredients

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• 5 oz Shallots sliced paper thin
• 1 cup vegetable oil
• ¼ tsp pink Himalayan salt

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Instructions

1. Heat up a wok or large pot on medium heat and wait until the pan is hot.
2. Pour in the oil, once the oil is hot, add the sliced shallots.
3. Cook until shallots are soft golden brown, 15-20 minutes and stir often.
4. Add the salt 10-15 minutes into the cooking.
5. Turn the heat off and remove from the stovetop.
6. Remove the fried shallots from the strainer into a plate with paper towels on top.
7. Once done, pour the oil into a fine mesh strainer with a glass bowl in the bottom.
8. Store the oil and the fried shallots separately in a pantry for up to 8 weeks. Use for garnish in EVERYTHING.

Notes

Kitchen Notes*  Keep a close eye on this as you don’t want to burn the shallots especially towards the end once the shallots turn golden.

• Category: Garnish
• Cuisine: Thai

Keywords: fried shallots, Thai Garnish, Thai Fried Shallots.