Fried Garlic / Toi Phi
Mark this Fried Garlic (Toi Phi) recipe as a must-know if you're a fan of Vietnamese cuisine or just love garlic! This deliciously crunchy fried garlic adds so much flavor to meats, stir-fries, noodles and rice. Sprinkle it on soups, sandwiches, savory cakes and dumplings, whatever you like. There's no wrong way to enjoy it!
- Prep time
- 10 min
- Cook time
- 5 min
- Yield
- 5 servings
- Difficulty
- EASY
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 20 medium garlic cloves (, peeled)
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil (, canola)
Instructions
- 1
Smash the garlic cloves and then finely chop.
- 2
Transfer the chopped garlic into a small skillet. Add the vegetable oil.
- 3
Stir-fry the garlic over Medium heat until it's lightly golden, approximately 3-4 minutes. Turn off the heat.
- 4
Stir the garlic in the hot oil for another minute or two allowing it to turn completely golden.
- 5
Transfer into a small sieve separating the garlic from the oil. Allow to cool completely.
- 6
Add the fried garlic to your favorite dishes. Use the garlic-infused oil in stir-fries, sauces or dressings.
- 7
Store the fried garlic in an air-tight jar in the fridge for up to 3 months. Store the garlic oil at room temperature for up to one month.