Microwave-Fried Shallots

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Appears in Cook's Illustrated March/April 2020

    

Our relatively hands-off technique yields crisp shallots with a savory-sweet flavor.

SERVES4 to 6

TIME25 minutes

Microwave-Fried Shallots

WHY THIS RECIPE WORKS

Fried shallots deliver bursts of crunch and savory flavor, but they're easy to overcook and require constant stirring. To make the method foolproof and more hands-off, we fried three thinly sliced shallots in ½ cup of vegetable oil in a bow...

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