Crispy shallots and garlic are delicious and versatile ingredients that can be used to add flavor and texture to a variety of dishes. Whether you're looking for a quick and easy way to elevate your favorite stir-fry or soup, or you're in the mood for a crispy snack, this versatile duo is sure to satisfy. With just a few simple ingredients and a little time, you can easily create your own crispy shallots and garlic at home. Read on to discover the best recipes and techniques for making this delicious and addictive treat.
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CRISPY FRIED SHALLOTS
Starting the shallots in cold oil guarantees that every ring will be perfectly crisp and golden brown, with nothing burnt or oil-drowned.
Provided by Molly Baz
Categories Bon Appétit Condiment Shallot Fry
Yield Makes about 2 cups
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- Set a fine-mesh strainer over a medium heatproof bowl. Thinly slice shallots crosswise into rings on a mandoline (they should be about the thickness of a dime).
- Place shallots in a medium saucepan and pour in oil to submerge. Set over medium-low heat and cook, stirring often with a fork to encourage rings to separate, until shallots are golden brown, 20-25 minutes. (Keep an eye on them; once they start to brown they'll darken fast).
- Pour shallots into strainer to drain, then transfer to paper towels. Season with salt and let cool. Reserve shallot oil for another use.
- Do Ahead: Shallots can be fried 5 days ahead. Store airtight at room temperature.
CRISPY SHALLOTS AND GARLIC
This gently-fried topping takes a little patience, but leaves you with sweet, aromatic, crunchy bits that will elevate salads, sandwiches, pasta or noodles. And the oil you fry it in also takes on terrific flavor - also great for drizzling on most anything you can think of.
Provided by Francis Lam
Categories vegetables
Time 1h
Yield 1 1/2 cups fried shallots, plus 2 cups infused oil
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Add the shallots and oil to a large saucepan. Cook over high heat, stirring occasionally, until the oil bubbles intensely, about 7 minutes; turn heat to medium-low to maintain a spirited simmer. 6 minutes later, add the garlic. Cook, stirring often, and more frequently as it darkens, until the shallots turn from sticky to fluffy and medium golden brown, 20 to 25 minutes later.
- Strain, keeping the oil, and drain the shallots and garlic in one layer on a paper-towel-lined baking sheet. Season with salt, and let cool until crisp. Fried chips will hold in an airtight container for 3 days, or for 2 months in the refrigerator. The oil, which is great for dressings or drizzling, holds for 2 months in the refrigerator.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 330, UnsaturatedFat 29 grams, Carbohydrate 11 grams, Fat 32 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 2 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 230 milligrams, Sugar 5 grams, TransFat 0 grams
GARLIC-SHALLOT CRUNCH
In Southeast Asian cooking, crispy fried shallots and garlic add irresistible crunch and a subtle toasted sweetness to everything from curries and noodles to refreshing herb- laden salads. I like them so much and end up wanting them on everything, so making a big batch is the way to go for me. This recipe requires more knife work than any other in my book. I apologize for that, but know that the payoff is worth it. Also, once the shallots and garlic are sliced, the hard part is over. These get crunchier and cook faster if the shallot and garlic are sliced evenly and as thin as possible. If you have a mandoline, use it here. It's not totally necessary, but it makes for easier and faster work. If you're scared of the sharp blade, use a dish towel to hold on to whatever you're slicing or wear a rubber glove (the kind you might wear to wash dishes). Take. Your. Time. You'll be left with a jar of intensely flavorful oil to boot. Use that to sear fish or make dressing.
Provided by Food Network
Categories condiment
Time 40m
Yield 1 cup crunchies and 3/4 cup tasty oil
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Combine shallots and garlic in a small pot. Add enough vegetable oil just to cover and place over medium heat. When shallots and garlic are sizzling vigorously, about 4 minutes in, reduce the heat to low. Continue to cook, stirring occasionally, until golden brown, 15 to 20 minutes. Use a slotted spoon to transfer shallots and garlic to a paper towel-lined plate and season with a little salt. Let oil cool, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 week. Crunchies will keep in an airtight container at room temperature for about 1 month.
CRISPY SHALLOTS
Steps:
- In a large pot or deep fryer heat peanut oil until piece of shallot dropped in oil sizzles. Add shallots, stirring constantly, and fry until crisp and lightly browned. Remove with a slotted spoon or spider to drain on paper towels. Add salt to taste and toss. Let cool to room temperature and store in an airtight container for up to a week.
CRISPY SHALLOTS ( INA GARTEN BACK TO BASICS)
This is for crisy shallots to serve on soup, steaks, in salads etc. Delicious addition. Must try. Ideally paired with roasted potato and leek soup by Ina Garten (see my public recipes for the recipe). This is from her Back to Basics cookbook in 2008. Enjoy! ChefDLH
Provided by ChefDLH
Categories Onions
Time 55m
Yield 1/2 cup
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- Heat the oil and butter in a saucepan over medium-low heat until it reaches 220° on a candy thermometer.
- Reduce the heat to low, add the shallots, and cook for 30 to 40 minutes, until they are a rich golden brown. The temperature should stay below 260 degrees. Stir the shallots occasionally to make sure they brown evenly.
- Remove them from the oil with a slotted spoon, drain well and spread out to cool on paper towels.
- Once they have dried and crisped, they can be stored at room temperature, covered, for several days.
FRIED SHALLOT CAESAR SALAD
The dressing here is great on this salad, but it can find a second (and third, and fourth) life in so many other simple meals. Use it as a dip for grilled asparagus and broccolini; slather it on burgers and BLTs; or combine it 50-50 with Greek yogurt and add chopped dill and black pepper to make a fried shallot Ranch dressing for dipping crudités (or chicken wings). Add it to a roast beef sandwich (or just serve it with the roast beef). It's a great party dip for chips (or anything you'd serve French onion dip with). This recipe calls for making the mayo from scratch, but you can use store-bought mayo as the base to make it even easier.
Provided by J. Kenji López-Alt
Categories dinner, lunch, weeknight, salads and dressings, appetizer, main course, side dish
Time 20m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Prepare the shallot aioli: Combine shallots, egg, lemon juice, mustard, fish sauce, Worcestershire sauce and garlic in the bottom of a jar just wide enough to fit the head of an immersion blender (see Tip). Add the neutral oil, pouring it in slowly so that it forms a distinct layer on top of the other ingredients. Place the head of an immersion blender all the way at the bottom of the jar. Turn on the blender and slowly pull it up through the jar so that the oil is slowly incorporated and forms a creamy emulsion.
- Transfer the mixture to a medium bowl. Whisk in the extra-virgin olive oil, then whisk in water as needed until the dressing forms a light, creamy consistency. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
- Prepare the salad: If using homemade shallots, skip to Step 4. If using store-bought shallots, toast the shallots in a large skillet over medium heat until deep caramel brown and aromatic, about 3 minutes. (Alternatively, you can toast the shallots on a sheet tray in an oven or toaster oven at 375 degrees until deep caramel brown, about 6 minutes.) Season generously with salt and transfer to a bowl.
- In a large bowl, toss the lettuce with a few tablespoons of the dressing, half of the fried shallots and the Parmesan until lightly coated. Taste some of it, then add more dressing and season to taste with salt and pepper as desired. Transfer to a serving bowl, sprinkle with remaining fried shallots, grate some more Parmesan on top, garnish with anchovies (if using) and serve. Leftover dressing can be stored in a sealed container in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.
Tips:
- Use the right type of shallots. Fresh shallots with tight, papery skin and no signs of sprouting are best for frying. Avoid using shallots that are soft or have started to sprout, as they will not crisp up properly.
- Slice the shallots thinly and evenly. This will help them cook evenly and become crispy. If the shallots are sliced too thickly, they will take longer to cook and may not get crispy.
- Use a hot skillet and plenty of oil. This will help the shallots crisp up quickly and evenly. If the skillet is not hot enough, the shallots will absorb too much oil and become greasy.
- Don't overcrowd the skillet. If you add too many shallots to the skillet at once, they will not cook evenly and will become soggy. Cook the shallots in batches if necessary.
- Stir the shallots frequently. This will help them cook evenly and prevent them from burning.
- Remove the shallots from the skillet as soon as they are crispy. If you leave them in the skillet for too long, they will become overcooked and bitter.
- Drain the shallots on paper towels. This will help remove any excess oil.
- Season the shallots with salt and pepper to taste. You can also add other seasonings, such as garlic powder, onion powder, or paprika.
- Use crispy shallots as a topping for salads, soups, pasta dishes, or grilled meats. You can also use them as a garnish for cocktails.
Conclusion:
Crispy shallots are a versatile and delicious ingredient that can be used to add flavor and texture to a variety of dishes. They are easy to make and can be stored in an airtight container for up to two weeks. The next time you are looking for a way to add a little something extra to your cooking, reach for some crispy shallots.
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