Crispy Anchovy and Korean Green Pepper Stir-Fry
The Ultimate Recipe for Crunchy Anchovy and Spicy Green Pepper Stir-Fry
Experience the perfect harmony of chewy yet crispy anchovies and crunchy Korean green peppers! This dish is a magical side that reignites your appetite when you’re not feeling hungry, especially when mixed with cold rice. It’s the best rice accompaniment! Let’s make this fantastic Korean green pepper and anchovy stir-fry right now!
Main Ingredients
- 100g Dried Anchovies (small)
- 200g Korean Green Peppers
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
Before you begin cooking, prepare all the necessary ingredients. Wash the Korean green peppers thoroughly.
Step 2
Trim the stems off the washed Korean green peppers. Then, cut them diagonally into 2-3 cm pieces. This cutting method helps the peppers absorb seasoning better and improves their texture.
Step 3
Heat 2 tablespoons of cooking oil in a frying pan over low heat. Preheating the pan on low heat prevents the ingredients from burning.
Step 4
Add the dried anchovies to the pan and stir-fry briefly to remove any fishy smell. Once the anchovies are lightly toasted, sprinkle 1 tablespoon of sugar evenly over them and continue to stir-fry. The cooking oil and sugar will coat the anchovies, creating a wonderfully crispy texture.
Step 5
After stir-frying the anchovies until they are crispy with the sugar, add 1 tablespoon of oligosaccharide (or corn syrup) for extra gloss and sweetness.
Step 6
While being careful not to burn the anchovies, spread them out evenly in the pan. Continue to stir-fry over low heat for just a very short moment. Anchovies can burn quickly, so keep a close eye on them during this step.
Step 7
Transfer the crispy stir-fried anchovies to a wide plate to prevent them from overcooking and to maintain their texture. Let them cool slightly.
Step 8
Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of cooking oil to the same pan. Increase the heat to medium and add the prepared Korean green peppers. Stir-fry them briefly until they start to soften slightly. Then, add 1 tablespoon of soy sauce.
Step 9
Along with the soy sauce, add 0.5 teaspoon of salt. Stir-fry gently just enough for the seasoning to be evenly distributed on the peppers. Be careful not to overcook, as the peppers can become mushy.
Step 10
Once the soy sauce seasoning is well incorporated into the peppers, reduce the heat back to low. Before the green peppers become too soft, quickly add the previously stir-fried and cooled anchovies and mix everything together.
Step 11
Finally, add 1 tablespoon of sesame oil and 1 tablespoon of sesame seeds. Mix well to combine everything. Your delicious Korean green pepper and anchovy stir-fry is complete! Plate it attractively on a wide dish, let it cool, and enjoy!
