Fried Shallots
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Crispy fried shallots the easy and reliable way
- Author: Tim
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 20
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4-6 servings 1x
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 5 large shallots – thinly sliced
- sea salt – to taste
- Peel and slice shallots with a mandoline. Rinse under running water for 30-45 seconds. Shake dry, spread on paper towels and blot dry
- Season with salt and rest them for 10 minutes, then separate the strands.
- Place the shallots and oil in a cold pot, then turn to low heat.
- Cook for about 15 minutes, stirring or swirling the pan to cook evenly until they begin to turn golden brown.
- Watch them carefully, remove from heat and strain immediately when very light golden color. They will darken and crisp as they cool
- Place on a paper towel, season with salt and serve immediately.