Swiss Chard with Crispy Shallots (Alexandra Guarnaschelli) |
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Prep Time: 10 Minutes Cook Time: 15 Minutes |
Ready In: 25 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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Ingredients:
2 cups canola oil, plus 2 tablespoons |
6 shallots, peeled and thinly sliced |
1 tablespoons all-purpose flour |
kosher salt and freshly ground white pepper |
2 bunches (about 2 to 2 1/2 pounds) swiss chard, trimmed and washed, leaves separated from stalks, the stalks cut into 1-inch thick and 3-inch long matchsticks, leaves torn into bite-size pieces |
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil |
2 tablespoons sherry vinegar |
Directions:
1. In a medium pot, heat 2 cups oil to 325 degrees F.
2. In a bowl, toss the shallot slices with the flour. Test a shallot slice to assure the oil is sufficiently hot enough to fry the shallots. Fry them in small batches until golden brown, removing them with a slotted spoon and drain them on a paper towel. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
3. Heat a large skillet, and add 1 tablespoon of oil. When the oil begins to smoke, add the Swiss chard stalks and season with salt and pepper. Cook until tender, 3 to 5 minutes. Transfer to a serving bowl. Heat the remaining oil and quickly saute the leaves until they wilt , 1 to 2 minutes. Combine in the bowl with the stalks. Stir in the olive oil and sherry vinegar. Top with the shallots.
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