Crispy fried shallots are the perfect touch to elevate any dish. With their savory, crunchy texture and aromatic flavor, they’re a great addition to noodles, salads, and more. The best part? They’re ready in just 15 minutes!
Why We Love Crispy Fried Shallots
Crispy fried shallots หอมเจียว (hom jeow in Thai) are an addictive garnish that makes pretty much everything better. You can effortlessly give any dishes - from soups to salads, stir fries to oysters - the final touch they need with these crispy fried Asian shallots. The crunchiness and saltiness is just YUM!
If you're looking to elevate recipes like daikon soup, green mango salad, Thai shrimp and glass noodles, or green curry spaghetti with extra flavor and texture, top them with crispy fried shallots. Those dishes will be impossible to resist! And the good news is crispy fried shallots are super easy to make.
Ingredients
Here is a visual overview of the ingredients in the recipe. Scroll down to the recipe at the bottom for quantities.
Ingredient Notes
Shallots: Use red shallots and don't sub them with onions. Their flavors are different.
Gogi Tempura Flour: Gogi is probably the most famous tempura flour brand in Thailand, but you can use any brand available to you.
Salt: Use just enough to add a bit of saltiness to the shallots.
Instructions
Step 1: Peel and slice the shallots thinly and evenly.
Step 2: Place all the sliced shallots on a paper towel. Then, cover with another paper towel to remove water. Set a side for about 10 minutes.
Step 3: Mix the tempura flour with the salt.
Step 4: Put the oil in a pan over medium heat.
Step 5: After setting aside for 10 minutes, put the shallots in a bowl. Add the flour and use your hand to mix the flour with the shallots.
Step 6: Once the oil is sizzling, add the shallots to the pan and fry until golden before flipping. Continue to fry until the shallots are golden brown on all sides.
Step 7: Use a slotted spoon the remove the shallots from the oil and place over a bowl to drain the excess oil and let cool.
Step 8: Once the shallots are completely cool, store in an airtight container.
Tips
1. Be careful not to use high heat as the shallots will burn very quickly.
2. Removing the excess oil after frying helps extend your crispy fried shallots' shelf life.
3. Don't discard the oil after frying. You can use the shallot-scented oil to make a stir-fry. It'll taste beautiful!
Storage
Store the cool crispy fried shallots in an airtight jar where it will stay good for up to 1 month.
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📖 Recipe
Crispy Fried Shallots
Ingredients
- 15 shallots
- 1 pinch salt
- 1 tablespoon Gogi tempura flour
- ½ cup oil
Instructions
- Peel and slice the shallots thinly and evenly.
- Place all the sliced shallots on a paper towel. Then, cover with another paper towel to remove water. Set a side for about 10 minutes.
- Mix the tempura flour with the salt.
- Put the oil in a pan over medium heat.
- After setting aside for 10 minutes, put the shallots in a bowl. Add the flour and use your hand to mix the flour with the shallots.
- Once the oil is sizzling, add the shallots to the pan and fry until golden before flipping. Continue to fry until the shallots are golden brown on all sides.
- Use a slotted spoon the remove the shallots from the oil and place over a bowl to drain the excess oil and let cool.
- Once the shallots are completely cool, store in an airtight container.
Notes
- Be careful not to use high heat as the shallots will burn very quickly.
- Removing the excess oil after frying helps extend your crispy fried shallots' shelf life.
- Don't discard the oil after frying. You can use the shallot-scented oil to make a stir-fry. It'll taste beautiful!