foto: YouTube/Dapur Bunda Keysha
Brilio.net - Fried onions are often used as a topping or complement to various kinds of dishes, such as meatballs, yellow rice, soto or soup. The addition of fried onions can really make a dish delicious. Apart from that, its natural savory taste also makes the food more appetizing.
Well, the fried onions that are widely available on the market are usually made from red onions. Apart from buying it at the market, you can also make it yourself at home, you know. Simply by slicing the red onion thinly, then frying it until crispy, you can serve delicious and delicious fried onions.
Even though it looks simple, it turns out that there are still many people who fail to make fried onions, you know. Instead of being crispy, fried onions sometimes turn black, soft and taste bitter. Therefore, some people then use special tricks such as soaking them in hot water to make the fried onions even crispier.
However, apart from soaking, there are other methods that can be used to make long-lasting crispy fried onions . A mother named Keysha once shared a trick for making fried onions through a video uploaded to Keysha's Mother Kitchen YouTube account.
Tricks for making fried onions so they stay crispy for months.
Reported by BrilioFood on Monday (22/4), the first thing to do is peel and slice the shallots. When slicing, make sure to use a sharp knife so that the onion slices remain intact and beautiful. So that the results are crispier, slice them not too thin or too thick.
photo: YouTube/Mother Keysha's Kitchen
If so, transfer the sliced red onion to a container. Then add 3 tablespoons of vinegar, stir well and let sit for 2 minutes. So, this vinegar is one of the keys to making the shallots crispier when fried later.
After soaking, wash the shallots by adding a little water and pressing briefly. Then drain it straight away. If so, sprinkle cornstarch mixed with stock powder (to make it more delicious). For 1 kilogram of shallots, you only need to use 5 tablespoons of cornstarch and 2 sachets of stock powder.
photo: YouTube/Mother Keysha's Kitchen
Well, cornstarch can also be used as a crisp for fried onions, you know. Therefore, so that the flour sticks, you can gradually sprinkle it onto the sliced shallots while stirring.
Next, heat enough oil in a pan. Then immediately add the floured shallots. Fry over high heat until the onions start to float while stirring frequently.
photo: YouTube/Mother Keysha's Kitchen
If the onions start to get a bit dry, reduce the heat. Then fry for 2-3 minutes on low heat. After that, increase the heat on the stove again so that the onions don't absorb a lot of oil. So, as soon as you raise the heat, wait until the onions are yellowish in color, then immediately remove from heat and drain.
So that fried onions can be crispy for months, you can drain them with kitchen tissue. Or you can also drain it using a special frying tool. After that, store it in an airtight jar.
"If stored properly, it can (last) up to 2 months," said YouTube Dapur Bunda Keysha.
photo: YouTube/Mother Keysha's Kitchen
Viewed more than 115 thousand times, this video about mothers' tricks for making fried onions immediately caught the attention of netizens. Looking at the comments column, many other YouTube users said they were interested in trying this trick directly. The materials needed are also easy to obtain, so it is practical to imitate.
"Thank God, I learned how to fry crunchy fried onions," said YouTube @husenalkamiri3111.
"I want to try it, bro..mksh," said YouTube @zulrisnarleny3445.
"Very useful information, Bun," said YouTube @customtapisedap274.
Benefits of red onions for health.
Shallots are not only used as a popular cooking spice, but also have a number of health benefits. Here are nine benefits of shallots that are good for health:
1. Antioxidants.
Shallots contain antioxidants such as flavonoids and sulfur compounds which can help fight free radicals and reduce the risk of chronic diseases such as cancer and heart disease.
2. Anti-inflammatory.
The sulfur compounds in shallots also have anti-inflammatory properties that can help reduce inflammation in the body, reducing the risk of inflammatory diseases such as arthritis.
3. Maintain heart health.
Shallots can help lower cholesterol levels and blood pressure, which can reduce the risk of heart disease and stroke.
4. Improve the immune system.
The vitamin C content in shallots can help improve the immune system, helping the body fight infection and disease.
5. Maintain bone health.
Shallots contain minerals such as calcium and phosphorus which are important for bone health and preventing osteoporosis.
6. Maintain digestive health.
Shallots contain fiber which is good for digestion, as well as compounds that can help fight bad bacteria in the digestive tract.
7. Reduces the risk of diabetes.
Red onions can help control blood sugar levels and improve insulin sensitivity, which may reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes.
8. Antibacterial and antiviral effects.
The allicin compound in shallots has antibacterial and antiviral properties which can help fight bacterial and viral infections.
9. Maintain healthy skin and hair.
Shallots contain important vitamins and minerals that can help maintain healthy skin and hair, as well as stimulate hair growth.
(brl/tin)
