Prep time: 10 mins  

Cooking time: 5-10 mins  

Serves: 4 

Ingredients 

• 1 Bunch Shallots  
• 2 Tbsp Soy Sauce  
• 2 Tbsp Sweet Chilli Sauce  
• 1 tsp Sesame Oil  
• 2 Tbsp Fry Shallots  
• ½ Tbsp Sesame Seeds  
• 1 Tbsp Cooking Oil  

Method

1. Clean the Shallots by removing the old leaves and by wiping them with a damp cloth. Cut off root ends and cut into 5 cm batons. 
2. Bring a wok or a large frying pan to high heat. Add the cooking oil. 
3. Add the whiter parts of the shallots first and cook for 3 mins while stirring. 
4. Then add the rest of the shallots. Add the soy sauce, sweet chilli sauce and the sesame oil. Cook for 2 mins until soften and caramelised.  
5. Add the sesame seeds and serve on a platter. 
6. Sprinkle with fry shallots and serve hot. 

Chef's tips: 

• Serve as a side dish with rice. 

• Make it a meal by adding any source of protein and or any other vegetable or tofu.