fried shallots
Crunchy onion topping
Fried shallots are thinly sliced shallots cooked in oil until crispy and golden brown.
They serve as a garnish or topping in Southeast Asian cuisines especially, adding crunch and sweet, savory depth to noodle dishes, rice, soups, and salads: I topped the congee with fried shallots.
Often sold pre-made in Asian grocery stores.
- crispyBrittle and snapping
- goldenBright yellow, or precious
- crunchyBreaking with sound
- onionPungent layered bulb
- garnishDecorative food topping
topping · salad topping · oil · fragrant · caramelized · Thai · Vietnamese · Southeast Asian cuisine · rice · noodles · wok · sizzling · aromatic · savory · umami · condiment · sprinkle · texture
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