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Fried Shallot

Fried shallot is shallot cooked in oil until browned and crisp, commonly used as a garnish or seasoning.

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About Fried Shallot

Fried shallot is shallot cooked in oil or another fat until its slices or pieces are browned and crisp. It is usually made from thinly sliced shallot, although the cut and frying temperature affect the result. It is distinct from fried bulb onion in flavour and size, even though the two may be used in similar ways and can be confused in informal descriptions.

It is commonly used as a garnish or seasoning for rice, noodles, soups, salads, vegetables, eggs, and meat dishes. Properly fried pieces have a sweet, savoury, toasted shallot flavour and are light and crunchy; less-fried pieces may remain softer. The prepared shallot can be mixed into food or scattered over it.

Fried shallot may be prepared fresh, drained and cooled, or sold as a packaged crisp topping. Thin slices become browned and crisp during frying, while less cooking leaves them softer and lighter in colour. Draining and cooling generally leave the pieces ready for garnishing or storage.

Ingredient type
whole food

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Fried Shallot

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Fried Shallot nutrition & diet

Fried Shallot nutritional value

Reference: Fried shallots

Per 100 g of 100 g edible portion in the named official reference form.

Calories
489kcal
Protein
7.4g
Carbs
57.1g
Fat
28.8g

Official national food-composition reference. The displayed food form is part of the estimate; cultivar, recipe, brand, processing and preparation can change values.

Portions & preparation

Assess the actual fried shallot pieces and any oil left after cooking. Thin, crisp slices differ from softer, lightly fried pieces in moisture and surface fat. Use the preparation as served, since garnish portions are often distinct from shallot mixtures cooked into a dish.

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Diet considerations

Shallot and a vegetable frying oil are plant-derived when those ingredients are used, but the fat may be unspecified. Commercial products can include flour, starch, seasonings, or other coatings. Compatibility therefore depends on the exact product, cooking medium, additives, and amount used.

AI-authored reading notes · Awaiting editorial review. Measured values, where available, have a separate source above.

Dietary compatibility

  • Vegan
    Not established
  • Vegetarian
    Not established
  • Pescatarian
    Not established
  • Keto
    Not established
  • Paleo
    Not established
  • Low-carb
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  • Halal
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  • Kosher
    Not established
What these diet assessments mean
Vegan · Not established
The available profile does not establish the full composition or processing for this dietary pattern.
Vegetarian · Not established
The available profile does not establish the full composition or processing for this dietary pattern.
Pescatarian · Not established
The available profile does not establish the full composition or processing for this dietary pattern.
Keto · Not established
A defined serving and sourced carbohydrate data are needed before assessing this dietary pattern.
Paleo · Not established
The ingredient form and processing have not been assessed against this dietary pattern.
Low-carb · Not established
A defined serving and sourced carbohydrate data are needed before assessing this dietary pattern.
Halal · Not established
Sourcing, processing and any applicable certification have not been verified. A food name alone does not establish halal status.
Kosher · Not established
Sourcing, processing and any applicable certification have not been verified. A food name alone does not establish kosher status.

For the plain ingredient · Awaiting review. Diet compatibility is not allergy suitability or halal/kosher certification. Keto and low-carb depend on the portion.

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Sources & review

Nutrition reference: Taiwan FDA Nutrition Information Database — P0200601 ↗. Values are scaled from 100 g of the recorded edible form. Individual portions have no assumed fixed weight.

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