Crispy Fried Shallots

Name: Crispy Fried Shallots
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: Vietnamese
Ingredients: 1 lb shallots, thinly sliced; 2 cups vegetable oil; 1/2 tsp fine sea salt

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

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

Combine shallots and 2 cups vegetable oil in a cold saucepan.
3

Heat over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally, as the oil warms up and bubbles.
4

Fry for 12 to 15 minutes, stirring continuously near the end until shallots reach a light golden color.
5

Immediately strain shallots through a fine mesh sieve set over a heatproof bowl.
6

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

Questions

How long does Crispy Fried Shallots keep?

Refrigerate leftovers within two hours and eat them 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.

Can I halve or double Crispy Fried Shallots?

Yes. As written it serves 8. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. When doubling on the stovetop, use your widest pan or work in two batches so the food sears instead of steaming.

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