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Crispy Fried Shallots

Crispy golden fried shallots made by gently simmering in oil. Perfect as a fragrant crunch topping for soups, noodles, and rice dishes.

30 minEasyServes 8120 cal/serving

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Ingredients

  • 1 lb shallots, thinly sliced
  • 2 cups vegetable oil
  • 1/2 tsp fine sea salt

Instructions

  1. 1

    Toss 1 lb thinly sliced shallots with 1/2 tsp fine sea salt in a bowl and let sit for 10 minutes, then pat dry thoroughly with paper towels.

  2. 2

    Combine shallots and 2 cups vegetable oil in a cold saucepan.

  3. 3

    Heat over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally, as the oil warms up and bubbles.

  4. 4

    Fry for 12 to 15 minutes, stirring continuously near the end until shallots reach a light golden color.

  5. 5

    Immediately strain shallots through a fine mesh sieve set over a heatproof bowl.

  6. 6

    Spread shallots on a paper towel-lined plate to cool and crisp completely.

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Questions

How long does Crispy Fried Shallots take?

As written, 30 minutes: 15 of prep and 15 of cooking. The longest single stretch is step 4 (15 minutes): "Fry for 12 to 15 minutes, stirring continuously near the end until shallots reach a light golden color."

What should Crispy Fried Shallots look like when it is ready?

Go by the cues in the method rather than the clock. Step 4: cook until shallots reach a light golden color.

Why pat it dry first in Crispy Fried Shallots?

Step 1 reads: "Toss 1 lb thinly sliced shallots with 1/2 tsp fine sea salt in a bowl and let sit for 10 minutes, then pat dry thoroughly with paper towels." Surface water has to boil off before anything can brown. Drying at step 1 means the food sears in the first minute instead of steaming.

Is Crispy Fried Shallots low-carb?

A serving of Crispy Fried Shallots carries 8 g of carbohydrate, 1 g of it fiber. Against a strict 20 g keto day that is 40 percent of the budget; against a moderate 100 g low-carb day it is 8 percent.

Can I freeze Crispy Fried Shallots?

It is not a good candidate. Refrigerate what is left of Crispy Fried Shallots within two hours and eat it within three days. Reheat uncovered in a 400 F oven (or an air fryer) for a few minutes to bring the crust back; the microwave softens it.

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