crispy shallots
Crunchy fried alliums
Crispy shallots are thinly sliced shallots fried until golden and crunchy, used as a garnish or topping.
Common in Southeast Asian cuisines, they add texture and savory depth to soups, rice dishes, and salads: Sprinkle crispy shallots over the congee before serving.
Available jarred or made fresh.
- friedCooked in hot fat
- deep friedCooked submerged in oil
- goldenBright yellow, or precious
- crunchyBreaking with sound
- toppingFood's finishing layer
salad topping · finishing touch · onions · garnish · texture · oil · savory · bits · sprinkle · salad · pantry staple · Thai · Vietnamese · aromatic · Asian cuisine · sizzle · delicate · caramelized
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