Fried crispy shallot is a very important and popular side ingredients for Taiwanese food, especially Taiwanese braised pork like Lu Rou Fan and Gua Bao. The oil for frying the shallots can be kept for noodles, soups and stir fries.

1 cup vegetable oil (peanut oil)
2 cups shredded shallots
small pinch of salt

Peel the shallots and then shred.

Place oil and shallot shreds into a sauce pan. Heat over high fire and stir occasionally during the process.

When the shreds begin to turn brown, slow down the heat and keep stirring until golden brown.

Transfer out immediately and remove extra oil with kitchen paper. They will be crispy as they cool down.

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Fried Shallots

Prep Time

10 mins

Cook Time

15 mins

Total Time

25 mins

 

Fried crisp shallots and shallot oil

Course: pantry

Cuisine: Chinese

Keyword: Fried, Shallots

Servings: 2

Calories: 101 kcal

Author: Elaine

Ingredients

• 1 cup vegetable oil , peanut oil
• 2 cups shredded shallots
• small pinch of salt

Instructions

1. Peel the shallots and then shred.
2. Place oil and shallot shreds into a sauce pan. Heat over high fire and stir occasionally during the process.
3. When the shreds begin to turn brown, slow down the heat and keep stirring until golden brown.
4. Transfer out immediately and remove extra oil with kitchen paper. They will be crispy as they cool down.

Nutrition Facts

Fried Shallots

Amount Per Serving

Calories 101 Calories from Fat 90

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 10g 15%

Saturated Fat 8g 40%

Sodium 1mg 0%

Potassium 33mg 1%

Total Carbohydrates 1g 0%

Vitamin C 1%

Iron 0.7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.