Crispy Fried Shallots and Fragrant Shallot Oil
A tutorial on how to make Crispy Fried Shallots and Fragrant Shallot Oil, a popular condiment in Chinese cooking. It is a must-have in a variety of dishes!(Makes about 2 cups/125g)
- Prep time
- 25 min
- Cook time
- 15 min
- Yield
- 25 servings
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 1 lb shallots ((450g))
- 2 cups vegetable oil ((480ml))
Instructions
- 1
Peel shallots. Then rinse and drain in a colander.
- 2
Cut each shallot cross-wise as thinly as possible.
- 3
Heat vegetable oil in a wok or a saucepan over medium low heat.
- 4
Drop a slice of shallot into the hot oil to test if it is sufficiently hot. If it is, add all the sliced shallots. Stir gently to brown evenly.
- 5
Depending on the amount of shallots being fried, it takes anywhere between 10 to 15 minutes for the shallots to brown.
- 6
As soon as the shallots turn a light brown color, remove them from the hot oil into a metal strainer. Shallots will continue to brown to a golden color.
- 7
Strain the oil into a jar when it is cool enough to handle.
- 8
Allow fried shallots to cool completely before storing in air tight jars. Use within a month.