Simple Stir-Fried Anchovies with Soy Sauce: The Quintessential Side Dish
A Quick & Hearty Side Dish for Post-Holiday Blues: 5-Minute Soy Sauce Anchovy Stir-Fry!
A well-stocked side dish makes meal prep so much easier! Especially after the holidays, when you’re tired of preparing new dishes, having ready-made side dishes is a lifesaver. Today, I’m sharing an ultra-simple version of ‘Stir-Fried Anchovies with Soy Sauce.’ It’s perfect for those busy days and will become a staple on your dining table!
Ingredients- 300g dried anchovies for stir-frying
- 1/3 cup chopped green onion
Seasoning- 3 Tbsp soy sauce
- 1 Tbsp plum extract
- 1 Tbsp cooking wine (or soju)
- 1/2 Tbsp ginger syrup
- 1/3 Tbsp sesame oil
- 3 Tbsp soy sauce
- 1 Tbsp plum extract
- 1 Tbsp cooking wine (or soju)
- 1/2 Tbsp ginger syrup
- 1/3 Tbsp sesame oil
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, prepare the green onions. Chop them into small pieces. Lightly oil a pan and over medium-low heat, slowly sauté the chopped green onions to create fragrant green onion oil. This step significantly enhances the flavor of the anchovy stir-fry.
Step 2
Now, let’s prepare the anchovies. Use dried anchovies suitable for stir-frying. If they seem too hard, microwave them for about 30 seconds to remove moisture, which will result in crispier fried anchovies. Before stir-frying, place them in a sieve to shake off any powdery residue for a cleaner dish. Add the prepared anchovies to the pan with the green onion oil and stir-fry quickly. Keep tossing them around in the pan as if they’re dancing, ensuring they’re well combined with the oil.
Step 3
While the anchovies are lightly stir-frying, mix all the seasoning ingredients together. Combine the soy sauce, plum extract, cooking wine (or soju), and ginger syrup in a bowl. Once the anchovies are somewhat stir-fried, pour the prepared sauce into the pan and stir-fry over high heat quickly. The key is to stir-fry rapidly for about 30 seconds to 1 minute, ensuring the sauce coats the anchovies evenly. Be careful not to overcook, as the anchovies can become tough!
Step 4
Finally, turn off the heat and drizzle in the sesame oil. With the aromatic sesame oil added, your delicious Soy Sauce Anchovy Stir-Fry is complete! It’s incredibly tasty served over warm rice. Once completely cooled, store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator. This hearty side dish can be enjoyed for about two weeks.
