Bawang Goreng(fried Shallots)

Total Time: 20 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 10 mins

Ingredients

• 6 shallots
• peanut oil, for frying

Recipe

• 1 peel and slice the shallots as thinly as possible, using a mandoline or a very sharp knife.
• 2 spread the sliced shallots out in a thin layer on a large sheet tray, overlapping as little as possible(so they won't clump when fried).
• 3 pour peanut oil into a small heavy saucepan to a depth of 1". heat over medium hight heat until a deep fry thermometer registers 325*f. working in 5-6 small batches, add shallots to oil and fry, stirring constantly, until light golden brown, about 1 1/2 minutes. to get them perfectly golden, remove them from the oil a few seconds before they actually appear done. remove shallots from oil with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towel lined plate(they'll darken slightly as they sit). let cool.
• 4 to store, refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 1 week.
• 5 makes about 2 cups.