- 2 large shallots
- 2 garlic cloves
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- Heat vegetable oil in a deep 10-inch heavy skillet over moderately high heat until hot but not smoking, then fry sliced shallots, stirring occasionally, until golden brown, about 2 minutes. Transfer shallots with a slotted spoon to paper towels to drain.
- Reheat oil until hot but not smoking and fry thinly sliced garlic cloves in same manner until golden, about 1 minute. Drain garlic on paper towels.