Shallot Oil

Total Time: 30 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups vegetable oil (or peanut oil)
• 2 large shallots (sliced very thinly)

Recipe

• 1 heat oil in wok over medium heat until hot, then fry shallots over medium-low heat, stirring frequently, until golden-brown, 8 to 12 minutes.
• 2 carefully strain mixture through a fine-mesh sieve into a heatproof bowl.
• 3 once cool enough to handle, pour shallot oil into an airtight container and spread fried shallots on paper towels. (shallots will crisp as they cool.).
• 4 bonus: save the crispy, fried shallots as a tasty topping to sprinkle over stir fries or other dishes!