Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsMezcal Tequila KitchenAlly Allium Recipe

Ally Allium Recipe

Time1h
Serves4

fried shallot, fried garlic, scallions, garlic confit

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Ingredients

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Fried Shallots

Fried Garlic

Scallions

Garlic Confit

Method

Fried Shallots

  1. 1

    Prepare the Shallots

    Thinly slice the shallots into rings and set aside.

  2. 2

    Heat the Oil

    In a deep pan, heat 1 cup of vegetable oil over medium heat.

  3. 3

    Fry the Shallots

    Once the oil is hot, add the sliced shallots in batches. Fry until golden brown and crispy, about 2-3 minutes.

  4. 4

    Drain and Cool

    Remove the fried shallots from the oil and drain on a paper towel. Season with salt to taste.

Fried Garlic

  1. 5

    Prepare the Garlic

    Thinly slice the garlic cloves and set aside.

  2. 6

    Heat the Oil

    In a separate pan, heat 1 cup of vegetable oil over medium heat.

  3. 7

    Fry the Garlic

    Add the sliced garlic to the oil and fry until golden and fragrant, about 1-2 minutes. Watch closely to avoid burning.

  4. 8

    Drain and Cool

    Remove the fried garlic from the oil and drain on a paper towel. Season lightly with salt.

Scallions

  1. 9

    Prepare the Scallions

    Wash and chop the scallions into fine pieces, using both the white and green parts.

Garlic Confit

  1. 10

    Prepare the Garlic

    Peel the garlic cloves and place them in a small saucepan.

  2. 11

    Add Olive Oil

    Pour 1 cup of olive oil over the garlic cloves, ensuring they are fully submerged.

  3. 12

    Add Thyme

    Add 1 tablespoon of fresh thyme to the saucepan.

  4. 13

    Cook the Confit

    Cook over low heat for about 30 minutes, until the garlic is tender and golden. Do not let it boil.

  5. 14

    Cool and Store

    Let the garlic confit cool before transferring it to a jar. Store in the refrigerator.

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