Charles Phan's Fried Shallots

Name: Charles Phan's Fried Shallots
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 473 milliliters canola oil; 473 milliliters thinly sliced shallots (about 4 large shallots)

Charles Phan's Fried Shallots requires around 30 minutes from start to finish. This recipe serves 4. This side dish has 103 calories, 0g of protein, and 11g of fat per serving. This recipe covers 1% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free, whole 30, and vegan diet.

Instructions

In a small saucepan, heat the oil over medium-high until it registers 275 degrees on a deep-fry thermometer.

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Add the shallots and cook, stirring, until light golden brown, about 8 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the shallots to a paper towel-lined plate to drain.

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Increase the heat to high and place a fine-mesh sieve over a heat-proof bowl. When the oil registers 350 degrees on the deep-fry thermometer, add the once fried shallots and cook just until they are crispy and well-browned, about 1-2 seconds, watching carefully so the shallots don't burn.

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Shallot

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Immediately pour the oil and shallots through the sieve to stop the cooking. then transfer the shallots to a paper towel-lined plate to drain. Reserve the oil for another use. The shallots will keep, stored in an airtight container, for 1 day, but they're best the day they are made.

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Shallot

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Paper Towels

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