Bawang Goreng Microwave - Microwave Fried Shallots

Method7 steps · about 15 min

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   Step 1: Prepare shallots and oil (1/2 cup): Peel and thinly sliced shallots. Place shallots in a microwave-safe bowl and top with enough oil to cover the shallots (~ 1/2 cup).

   Uses 100 gram (3.5 oz) shallots · 1/2 cup oil

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   Step 2: Fry shallots: Cook/fry in the microwave for 2 minutes, then take it out and stir it, making sure to scoop any shallot strands that stick on the bowl.

   Microwave fry · 2 minUses thin-sliced shallots covered with oil

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   Step 3: Cook/fry again in the microwave for 30 seconds, repeating this step several times, until the shallots are golden brown. I usually need a total of 2 minutes, or four times 30 seconds each.

   Microwave shallots: repeat 30-second burst · 1 minUses stirred partly microwave-fried shallots and oil

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   Step 4: Strain: Strain to separate fried shallots from the oil.

   Uses golden microwave-fried shallots in hot oil

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   Step 5: Store oil: Store oil in a clean glass jar in the fridge. This infused shallot oil is very fragrant, and you can use it for cooking. My favorite is to use this oil for fried rice.

   Uses strained shallot-infused oil

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   Step 6: Cool fried shallots:Transfer the fried shallots to a plate lined with a paper towel to soak up oil. After 2 minutes, or once you notice the paper towel is wet with oil, transfer one more time to another plate lined with a clean paper towel. Sprinkle with salt and let it cool completely.

   First paper-towel drain of fried shallots · 2 minUses strained fried shallots · Salt for sprinkling fried shallots (quantity unspecified)

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   Step 7: Once completely cool, transfer the fried shallots to a clean airtight container and refrigerate. Use as a garnish.

   Uses cooled drained fried shallots