foto: YouTube/Randferdian
Brilio.net - Fried onions are one of the mandatory complements in Indonesian cuisine. Starting from uduk rice, yellow rice, opor, to various other dishes, all taste better with a sprinkling of fried onions. In fact, many people enjoy it directly as a snack because of its savory and crunchy taste.
The main ingredient for making fried onions is actually just shallots. However, if the processing method is wrong, the result can be oily and limp when stored.
Some people usually add wheat flour to make fried onions crispier and last longer. But if the stock of wheat flour at home is running out, don't worry! You can still make crispy and long-lasting fried onions with just two simple ingredients: vinegar and salt. This trick was shared by YouTube user Randferdian.
How to make crispy fried onions without flour:1. Peel the shallots, then slice them thinly. To make it more practical, you can use an onion slicer.
photo: YouTube/Randferdian
2. Prepare the marinade solution by mixing water, 1 tbsp of vinegar, and 1 tbsp of salt. Stir until well blended.
"Stir until all ingredients are evenly mixed," he said as quoted by BrilioFood from YouTube Randferdian.
photo: YouTube/Randferdian
3. Soak the sliced shallots in the solution for 20 minutes. Make sure all the shallots are completely submerged.
photo: YouTube/Randferdian
4. After 20 minutes, drain the shallots and let them sit for a while to reduce the water content.
5. Heat enough cooking oil. Make sure the oil is really hot before adding the shallots so they don't absorb excess oil.
"Make sure the cooking oil is hot so it doesn't get absorbed into the onions," said the account owner.
6. Fry the shallots while continuing to stir so that they cook evenly and do not burn.
photo: YouTube/Randferdian
7. When the onions turn yellow, immediately remove them and drain them on kitchen paper to absorb excess oil.
photo: YouTube/Randferdian
8. Once cool, store the fried onions in an airtight container to keep them crispy for a long time.
photo: YouTube/Randferdian
With this trick, you can enjoy crispy and long-lasting fried onions without having to add flour. Give it a try!
FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions):1. Why are my fried onions still oily even after using this trick?
Make sure the oil is really hot before frying, and drain it with kitchen paper after frying.
2. Can you use other types of vinegar besides table vinegar?
Yes! You can try apple cider vinegar or white vinegar, but make sure the flavor is not too strong so it doesn't change the taste of the fried onions.
3. How long can fried onions last with this trick?
If stored in an airtight container, fried onions can last up to 1-2 months without going soft.
4. Can you just use salt without vinegar?
Yes, but the results may not be as crispy as if you use a combination of vinegar and salt.
5. Can this trick be used for fried garlic?
Yes! The process is the same, but the frying time for garlic is usually faster than for shallots.
(brl/tin)
