Bawang Goreng
Fried Shallot Flakes
Will add a decorative not to mention crunchy dimension to all sorts of noodles, salads, and rice dishes. Fry up a bunch in advance and store in an airtight container.
6 Shallots, diced
or:
2medium onions, diced
1 tbs. salt
2 cups oil (for deep frying)
- Dissolve the salt into 2 cups of boiling water and blanch the shallots in this for 30 seconds.
- Preheat the oil in a wok until it just starts to smoke. Fry the shallots until golden brown.
- Remove with a strainer and drain on a paper towel.