Bawang goreng
Bawang goreng is an Indonesian crispy fried shallot condiment, commonly deep-fried, and a popular garnish to be sprinkled upon various dishes of Indonesian cuisine. It is quite similar to a [fried onion|crisp fried onion].
Ingredients
Compared to onions, shallots are much smaller in size and more intense in color — purplish red, locally known as bawang merah in Indonesia. Shallots are thinly sliced and deep fried in plenty of cooking oil until golden crisp. They are often placed in a tight glass jar for next use.
Uses
Bawang goreng has a slightly bitter yet savoury flavour. Crispy fried shallots are often sprinkled upon steamed 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. Prepacked bawang goreng fried shallots are available in supermarkets and grocery stores in Indonesia, and also in Asian grocery stores abroad.