Recipe - Crisp-Fried Shallots - Hanh Kho Phi

One half cup Vegetable oil
One half cup Thinly cut or sliced up shallots

This is an important ingredient in his many dishes throughout this book.
Use as specified in recipes.

Heat the oil in a small saucepan until hot but not smoking, about 300
degrees F. Add the shallots and fry over moderate heat until crispy and
golden brown, about 5 minutes. Do not overcook. Immediately remove the
shallots with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels. Reserve the oil
for another use.

Cooked this way, shallots can be stored in a tightly covered jar on the
kitchen shelf for up to 1 month.

Yield: about 1/3 cup.

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