Deep Fried Shallots-For garnishing

Recipe found on the Internet! Nice...


Ingredients
-10-15 shallots, peeled and sliced very thinly crosswise with a knife
-4 teaspoons flour
- Vegetable oil, enough for deep frying
-1 teaspoon salt

Directions
-Heat the oil to 360 degrees.
-Separate the shallot slices into rings and place them in a medium bowl.
-Make certain the shallots are not moist, since otherwise they may splatter when they go into the oil.
-Sprinkle flour over the shallots and toss them lightly to coat evenly.
-Working with a small quantity, sprinkle the shallots over the oil and stir gently to keep them separated.
-Fry until golden brown, about 12-14 minutes.
-Remove with a slotted spoon, then put on paper towels to drain the oil.
-Sprinkle with salt while still warm.
-Continue frying the rest of the shallots, salting each batch while it is still warm.