Heinz Von Holzen

Crispy Fried Shallots or Fried Garlic

Preparation info
  • Makes

    1½ cups

    • Difficulty

      Easy

    • Ready in

      25 min

Appears in
The Food of Indonesia: Delicious Recipes from Bali, Java and the Spice Islands
The Food of Indonesia

By Heinz Von Holzen

Published 2015

  • About

Ingredients

  • 10–15 shallots or 30 cloves garlic
  • 1 cup (250 ml</

Method

  1. Peel and thinly slice the shallots or garlic, then pat dry with paper towels.
  2. Heat the oil in a wok over medium low heat and stir-fry the sliced shallot or garlic until golden brown and crispy, 3 to 5 minutes. Do not allow them to burn or they will taste bitter. Drain well using a wire mesh sieve and allow to cool completely, then store in an airtight container