Fried Shallots Shallot Oil Food

FRIED SHALLOTS AND SHALLOT OIL

Steps:

• Heat oil in a wide, heavy skillet over medium-high heat, and line a plate with paper towels.
• Test oil by tossing in a slice of shallot. When it sizzles, gently add remaining shallots and lower heat to medium. Shallots should bubble gently, not furiously. Stir often. After 5 minutes, if shallots have started to brown, reduce heat. They should slowly turn from translucent to golden to brown; the process should take about 15 minutes.
• Transfer cooked shallots to lined plate with slotted spoon or tongs, shaking off excess oil. Blot with paper towel and let cool at room temperature for 5 to 10 minutes, until crisp.
• Store shallots in an airtight container and use as a crunchy garnish or in salads. Strain oil to remove debris and store in a cool place in an airtight container; can be used for stir-frying or any another purpose.

FRIED SHALLOT OIL (NAAM MAN HOM DAENG)

Steps:

• Set a fine-mesh strainer over a heat proof bowl. Set aside. Pour oil into a shallow pan a half-inch high. Set pan over high heat until oil is lightly bubbling, about 2 minutes. Meanwhile, slice the shallots by peeling, slicing in half, then thinly slicing with the grain into a julienne. When the oil is bubbling, turn heat to low and add the shallots and stir. Don't be tempted to rush the process with high heat: cook, stirring and scraping the sides occasionally and adjusting the heat to maintain a gentle sizzle, 5-10 minutes.
• When the oil stops bubbling and the shallots are starting to brown but still look raw, turn off heat. The residual heat will continue cooking the shallots. Continue stirring and flipping the shallots until they are a deep golden brown and crispy, another 1-2 minutes. Pour shallot oil through the strainer, reserving the flavorful oil. Gently shake the strainer to remove as much oil as possible, then transfer the shallots to paper towels to drain and cool in an even layer. As they cool down, they'll crisp up. Note: Fried shallots can be stored a container, uncovered, at room temperature up to 2 days. Alternatively, store with a silica gel packet (available on Amazon) in an airtight container; shallots will stay fresh several weeks. Shallot oil can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature indefinitely. Makes about ¼ cup fried shallots and ½ cup shallot oil.

SHALLOT OIL

Steps:

• Heat oil in wok over medium heat until hot, then fry shallots over medium-low heat, stirring frequently, until golden-brown, 8 to 12 minutes.
• Carefully strain mixture through a fine-mesh sieve into a heatproof bowl.
• Once cool enough to handle, pour shallot oil into an airtight container and spread fried shallots on paper towels. (Shallots will crisp as they cool.).
• Bonus: Save the crispy, fried shallots as a tasty topping to sprinkle over stir fries or other dishes!

CRISPY FRIED SHALLOTS RECIPE

Steps:

• Cut off both ends of the shallots and remove the skin.
• Cut the shallots crosswise in rings, either with a mandoline or a sharp knife.
• Now heat some vegetable oil in a medium saucepan or pan.
• Once the oil is heated to medium, place the shallot slices into the hot oil.
• Constant stirring with a pair of chopsticks to separate the shallot rings helps fry them evenly. The endpoint is when the shallot has become golden brown.
• Once the color has turned golden, please remove it from the oil immediately with a slotted spoon.

FRIED SHALLOTS

Steps:

• Using a mandoline, slice the shallots into 1/16-​inch-​thick rounds. Line a rimmed baking sheet with 6 layers of paper towels. Set a fine-​mesh strainer over a large heatproof bowl or medium saucepan.
• Combine shallots and oil in a medium saucepan or wok. Place over medium-​high heat and cook, stirring frequently, until the shallots begin to bubble, 2 to 3 minutes. Continue cooking, stirring constantly as the shallots fry to ensure even cooking, until the shallots turn pale golden brown, 8 to 10 minutes longer. (The shallots will continue cooking for a brief period after draining, so do not allow them to get too dark.) Working quickly, pour the contents of the saucepan into the strainer. Save oil for another use, like stir-frying noodles or fried rice, or for using in marinades, or as the base of homemade chili oil.
• Immediately transfer the shallots to the prepared baking sheet, spread them out into an even layer, and season with salt. Allow the shallots to drain, then carefully lift the top layer of paper towels and roll the shallots onto the second layer, blotting gently with the first. Repeat until the shallots are on the last layer of paper towels and mostly grease-​free. Allow the shallots and oil to cool to room temperature, then store separately in airtight containers and refrigerate.

CRISPY FRIED SHALLOTS

Steps:

• Heat the oil to 360°F.
• Separate the shallot slices into rings and place them in a medium bowl.
• Make certain the shallots are not moist, since otherwise they may splatter when they go into the oil.
• Sprinkle flour over the shallots and toss them lightly to coat evenly.
• Working with a small quantity, sprinkle the shallots over the oil and stir gently to keep them separated.
• Fry until golden brown, about 12-14 minutes.
• Remove with a slotted spoon, then put on paper towels to drain the oil.
• Sprinkle with salt while still warm.
• Continue frying the rest of the shallots, salting each batch while it is still warm.
• Use as a garnish for Spiced Carrot Soup, Recipe #108333.