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Spread the small anchovies out on a wide plate.
Crispy and Sweet & Savory Stir-fried Anchovies
Making delicious stir-fried anchovies that you'll keep coming back to with a secret success method no one knows.
KoreanSide Dish
⏱️ 3 min total📝 16 steps
What You'll Need
Small anchovies100g
Olive oil3 tbsp
Garlic cloves10
Ginger juice½ tbsp
Brewed soy sauce1 tsp
Mirin2 tbsp
White sugar1.5 tbsp
Starch syrup/Oligosaccharide1 tbsp
Sesame oil½ tbsp
Sesame seeds1 tbsp
Instructions
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Place the plate with the anchovies in the microwave for 2 minutes to remove fishy smells and off-odors.
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Take the anchovies out, flip them, and shake off any moisture.
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Slice the garlic cloves for easy use.
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Turn on the frying pan and add 3 tbsp of olive oil.
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Add the sliced garlic, and once the garlic oil starts to bubble, add the minced red chili pepper.
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Add the microwaved anchovies to the pan and stir-fry with two spatulas so the oil coats them well.
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Add ginger juice to enhance the flavor.
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Stir-fry until the ginger aroma rises, then turn off the heat.
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Add sugar and let it melt well.
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Add a teaspoon of soy sauce to add a light seasoning.
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Turn the heat back on and stir-fry the anchovies and sauce evenly.
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Add one tablespoon of starch syrup or oligosaccharide.
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Add half a tablespoon of sesame oil.
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Add one tablespoon of sesame seeds.
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Stir-fry lightly over low heat once more so the seasoning blends well.