 Indonesian crispybawang goreng or fried shallot | |
| Type | fried onion |
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| Place of origin | Indonesia |
| Main ingredients | shallots |
Bawang goreng is an Indonesian crispyfriedshallotcondiment, commonlydeep-fried, and a populargarnish to be sprinkled upon various dishes ofIndonesian cuisine.[1] It is quite similar to acrisp fried onion.[2]
Compared toonions, shallots are much smaller in size and more intense in color — purplish red, locally known asbawang merah (lit. "red onion") in Indonesia.[1] Shallots are thinly sliced and deep fried in plenty ofcooking oil until golden crisp. They are often placed in a tight glass jar for next use.[3]
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Bawang goreng has a slightly bitter yet savoury flavour. Crispy fried shallots are often sprinkled uponsteamed rice,fragrant coconut rice,fried rice,satay,soto,gado-gado,bubur ayam and many other dishes as a condiment as well as a garnish. They are used as toppings for stir-fries, vegetables, soups, stews, curries, noodles, rice and salads.[1] Prepackedbawang goreng fried shallots are available in supermarkets and grocery stores in Indonesia, and also in Asian grocery stores abroad.
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