Baek Jong-won’s Classic Anchovy Stir-fry: Crispy and Delicious Recipe
How to Make Baek Jong-won’s Anchovy Stir-fry: The Golden Recipe
The ultimate rice thief in every Korean household, anchovy stir-fry! Here’s a simple yet incredibly delicious and crispy anchovy stir-fry recipe using Baek Jong-won’s secret techniques. Get ready to enjoy a side dish that will make you finish a bowl of rice in no time!
Essential Ingredients
- Small Anchovies (2 cups, approx. 80g) – Cleaned and prepared
- Green Onion (2 Tbsp) – Thinly sliced into 0.3cm pieces
- Cheongyang Peppers (2) – Thinly sliced into 0.3cm pieces
- Brown Sugar (1 Tbsp) – Adjust to your preference
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, accurately measure and prepare all the ingredients for the recipe. It’s especially important to sift the anchovies to remove any impurities.
Step 2
Thinly slice the green onion into pieces about 0.3cm thick. Slicing them thinly will ensure a pleasant texture when stir-fried.
Step 3
Similarly, thinly slice the Cheongyang peppers into pieces about 0.3cm thick. These add a wonderful spicy kick to the dish.
Step 4
Place only the cleaned small anchovies (rinsed and drained) into a dry pan. Stir-fry them over low heat without any oil. This crucial step removes any fishy smell from the anchovies and enhances their nutty flavor. Stir for about 1-2 minutes, being careful not to burn them.
Step 5
Now, add the thinly sliced green onions to the pan and stir-fry them together. Stir-frying without oil helps evaporate the moisture from the green onions, resulting in an even crispier texture. Continue to stir-fry until the green onions are slightly softened and release a fragrant aroma.
Step 6
Add the thinly sliced Cheongyang peppers and mix well with the other ingredients. The spicy flavor of the peppers will elevate the overall taste of the anchovy stir-fry. Stir-fry briefly to release their aromatic oils.
Step 7
Add 1 tablespoon of brown sugar to the pan. The sugar will coat the anchovies and vegetables, creating a delightful glaze. The sweetness further enhances the savory notes of the anchovies.
Step 8
Stir-fry gently over medium-low heat until the sugar melts and coats all the ingredients. This will complete the basic anchovy stir-fry. Be careful not to overcook, as the sugar can become hard.
Step 9
Finally, turn off the heat. Add 2 tablespoons of sesame oil and 1 tablespoon of toasted sesame seeds, and mix everything thoroughly. The nutty flavor of the sesame oil and the crunch of the sesame seeds add the perfect finishing touch. Transfer to a serving dish, and your classic Korean anchovy stir-fry is ready!
