Brilio.net - Fried shallots are a complement that is often used in Indonesian dishes such as uduk rice, yellow rice, and opor. In fact, its deliciousness makes it suitable as a snack. The main ingredient for making fried shallots is shallots.
However, improper processing can make fried onions oily and limp when stored. To overcome this, some people add wheat flour to sliced shallots. After stirring until evenly distributed, the sliced shallots are fried in hot oil. The addition of wheat flour makes fried onions crispier and lasts longer.
But don't worry if your stock of wheat flour is running out at home, because you can still make crispy fried onions that last a long time. The function of wheat flour can be replaced with two other alternative ingredients, namely vinegar and salt. This recipe was shared by YouTube user Randferdian.
First, peel the shallots that will be processed. After that, thinly slice the shallots. To make it more practical, this netizen uses a special onion slicer .
photo: YouTube/Randferdian
On the other hand, prepare the marinade solution for the sliced shallots. This marinade solution consists of a mixture of water, 1 tbsp of vinegar, and 1 tbsp of salt.
"Stir until all ingredients are evenly mixed," he said as quoted by BrilioFood from YouTube Randferdian on Saturday (12/8).
photo: YouTube/Randferdian
After that, put the sliced shallots into the marinade solution. Make sure the amount of water used can soak all the sliced shallots. Soak for 20 minutes.
photo: YouTube/Randferdian
Drain the shallots after soaking for 20 minutes. Wait a few moments until the water content reduces. Once done, put the sliced fried shallots into the hot cooking oil.
"Make sure the cooking oil is hot so it doesn't get absorbed into the onions," he said.
photo: YouTube/Randferdian
During the frying process, always stir the fried onions. This is to minimize the fried onions from burning. If they look yellowish, immediately remove the fried onions using a strainer. After that, drain on a tissue.
"Use this tissue so it won't be too oily so it can last longer and stay crispy for a long time," he said.
photo: YouTube/Randferdian
Fried onions are ready to be eaten or put into an airtight container to be used as stock. Peeking at the comments column on Randferdian's YouTube upload, some netizens look enthusiastic. This video has also been watched more than 357 thousand times.
photo: YouTube/Randferdian
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