Bawang goreng is an Indonesian crispy fried shallot condiment, commonly deep-fried, and a popular garnish to be sprinkled upon various dishes of Indonesian cuisine.

[2] Compared to onions, shallots are much smaller in size and more intense in color — purplish red, locally known as bawang merah (lit.

[1] Shallots are thinly sliced and deep fried in plenty of cooking oil until golden crisp.

[3] Bawang goreng has a slightly bitter yet savoury flavour.

They are used as toppings for stir-fries, vegetables, soups, stews, curries, noodles, rice and salads.