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Thai Style Deep Fried Onions


The deep fried onions are often eaten with fried rice, curries, noodle dishes and fried chicken in Thailand. They are delicious and crunchy. And you pay quite a lot for them if you buy them ready made in the supermarket!

Make them yourself, it is an easy recipe!


 

THAI STYLE DEEP FRIED ONIONS

Prep : 5 minutes - Cook: -15 minutes Ready in: 20 minutes Makes: 1 1/2 cup


INGREDIENTS

  • 500 grams shallots

  • 475 ml vegetable oil

  • salt

EQUIPMENT

  • Mandoline for slicing the shallots

  • Paper towels

  • Strainer

  • Medium size skillet

PREPARATION

  • Peel the shallots

  • Using a mandoline, slice shallots very thinly

  • Prepare a baking sheet with layers of paper towels.

METHOD

  • Heat the oil on a medium to low fire

  • When hot set the heat to high

  • Add the shallots to the hot oil

  • Cook the shallots, stir constantly

  • The shallots begin to bubble (after ca. 3 minutes). continue cooking and stirring

  • When the shallots turn golden brown remove the shallots from the oil and transfer them to the paper towels

  • Spread them out into an even layer, and season with salt.

  • Allow shallots to drain, then carefully lift the top layer of paper towels and roll shallots onto second layer, blotting gently with the first.

  • Repeat until shallots are on the last layer of paper towels and mostly grease-free.

  • Allow shallots to cool to room temperature, then store in airtight containers.


NOTE

You can keep the oil, let it cool down and strain it. You can then use this flavorful oil for salad dressing or use it for fried rice or pad thai.

 

This recipe is made at the @THEFOODFORESTKITCHEN, the slow food restaurant of @ECOLOGICTHAILAND.

Come and taste the wonderful homemade, fresh, organic food and drinks, while you enjoy the view over the rain forest and valley!

A MEAL WITH A VIEW!




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