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!
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