Bawang goreng facts for kids

Quick facts for kids
Bawang goreng

Indonesian crispy bawang goreng or fried shallot
Type	fried onion
Place of origin	Indonesia
Main ingredients	shallots

Bawang goreng is a super yummy and crispy topping from Indonesia! It's made from tiny onions called shallots that are deep-fried until they're golden and crunchy. People sprinkle it on all sorts of Indonesian dishes to add a delicious, savory flavor and a nice crunch. Think of it like crispy sprinkles for your savory food!

What is Bawang Goreng?

Bawang goreng is a popular crispy topping from Indonesia. It's made from special small onions called shallots. These shallots are sliced very thinly and then deep-fried until they become super golden and crunchy.

How is Bawang Goreng Made?

Shallots are a bit different from regular onions. They are smaller and have a pretty purplish-red color. In Indonesia, they are often called bawang merah, which means "red onion".

To make bawang goreng, these shallots are sliced into very thin pieces. Then, they are deep-fried in lots of cooking oil until they turn a beautiful golden color and become really crispy. Once they are ready, people often store them in a sealed glass jar so they stay fresh and crunchy for later use.

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  Shallots on sale in a traditional market

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  A woman chopping shallots thinly

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  Sliced shallots ready for frying

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  Bawang goreng crispy deep-fried shallots, ready to use

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  Pre-packed bawang goreng you can buy in stores

How is Bawang Goreng Used?

Bawang goreng has a special taste that is a little bit bitter but mostly savory and delicious. Its crispy texture makes it a favorite topping for many Indonesian meals.

You can sprinkle these crispy fried shallots on almost anything! People love to put them on:

• Steamed rice
• Fragrant coconut rice
• Fried rice
• Satay (grilled meat skewers)
• Soto (a type of soup)
• Gado-gado (a vegetable salad with peanut sauce)
• Bubur ayam (chicken porridge)

It's also used to top stir-fried vegetables, stews, curries, noodles, and even salads. You can find pre-packed bawang goreng in supermarkets and grocery stores in Indonesia. You might even find it in Asian grocery stores in other countries!

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  Nasi uduk, a fragrant coconut rice, topped with bawang goreng

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  Nasi goreng (fried rice) topped with bawang goreng

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  Semur, an Indonesian beef stew, sprinkled with bawang goreng

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  Chicken satay sprinkled with bawang goreng and fresh shallots

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  Bakso (meatball soup) topped with bawang goreng