shallot oil noodles

Shallot Oil Noodles: springy noodles tossed in soy sauce and shallot-infused oil. A slight twist on Shanghai Scallion Oil Noodles. Simple &amp; humble yet packed full of flavor.

Shallot Oil Noodles

shallots, thinly sliced

vegetable oil (1-2 tablespoons more as needed)

(1/3 block) firm tofu, pressed & sliced

Chinese wheat noodles

shallot-infused oil (from frying shallots)

soy sauce

sugar

scallion, thinly sliced

sesame seeds

Make the Crispy Shallots. Heat up vegetable oil in a non-stick pan on medium heat. While oil is heating, peel and slice shallots into very thin strips. Once oil is shimmering, place sliced shallots in and fry until golden brown, around 7 minutes. Note: especially keep an eye on the shallots after around 5 minutes. Once they begin to brown, they can turn too dark very fast. Strain & drain the shallots, and set aside both the shallots and the shallot-infused oil.

Prepare the Tofu. Press tofu with a tofu press or a heavy object for at least 15 minutes, draining excess liquid. Slice tofu into ~1 cm thick rectangular slices. In a non-stick pan (I usually just pour out excess oil and use the same pan), heat up the prepared shallot-infused oil on medium-high heat (this seems like a lot of oil, but it's for the noodle sauce as well). Fry the tofu slices until both sides are lightly golden-brown, around 5 minutes.

Finish the sauce & Noodles. When the tofu is almost done frying, start boiling the noodles. Cook the noodles according to packaged instructions. Once the tofu slices are golden-brown on both sides, remove them from the pan, and add soy sauces and sugar. Note: Let After frying the tofu, let the oil cool down slightly so the soy sauces won't burn immediately. Stir to emulsify and slowly bring the sauce to a boil. After cooking for 1-2 minutes, turn off the heat and add the cooked noodles. Toss to combine. If the sauce appears too dry, add a few tablespoons of noodle cooking water. Finish with a healthy sprinkling of toasted sesame seeds, fried shallots, and fresh scallions.

Crispy fried shallots are a must-have condiment in most Asian families. Below is my recipe for preparing crispy fried shallots at home and the accompanied shallot oil.

Crispy fried shallots recipe

Thai shallots

Sufficient oil to submerge the shallot

Cut off both ends of the shallots and...

Cut off both ends of the shallots and remove the skin. 

Cut the shallots crosswise in rings, either with...

Cut the shallots crosswise in rings, either with a mandoline or a sharp knife.

Now heat some vegetable oil in a medium...

Now heat some vegetable oil in a medium saucepan or pan.

Once the oil is heated to medium, place...

Once the oil is heated to medium, place the shallot slices into the hot oil. 

Constant stirring with a pair of chopsticks to...

Constant stirring with a pair of chopsticks to separate the shallot rings helps fry them evenly. The endpoint is when the shallot has become golden brown.

Once the color has turned golden, please remove...

Once the color has turned golden, please remove it from the oil immediately with a slotted spoon. 

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Crispy fried shallots are a must-have condiment in most Asian families. It adds crispness, aroma, and flavor to almost every dish, ranging from Ipoh shredded chicken noodles, fried noodles, fried rice, and congee. 

Although it is sold at most Asian grocery stores, it is easy to make it yourself. 

This is my recipe for preparing crispy fried shallots at home and the accompanied shallot oil.

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Recipe:
(Please download the recipe and read the full details at https://tasteasianfood.com/fried-shallots/ )

Ingredients:
130g Thai shallots
Sufficient oil to submerge the shallot for deep-frying
Method:
- Cut away both ends of the shallots and remove the skin. 
- Cut the shallots crosswise in rings, either with a mandoline or a sharp knife.
- Now heat some vegetable oil in a medium saucepan or pan.
- Once the oil is heated to medium, place the shallot slices into the hot oil. 
- Constant stirring with a pair of chopsticks to separate the shallot rings helps fry them evenly. The endpoint is when the shallot has become golden brown.
- Once the color has turned golden, please remove it from the oil immediately with a slotted spoon. 

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