Crispy Garlic Mayo Anchovy Stir-fry
Crispy Anchovy Stir-fry with Garlic Mayonnaise
This recipe presents a delightful anchovy stir-fry, perfectly crispy thanks to a garlic and mayonnaise coating, then simmered in a savory glaze. It’s wonderfully crunchy, almost like a snack! Anchovy stir-fry made with small anchovies is not only a great side dish (banchan) but also an excellent filling for kimbap or onigiri. Enjoy this versatile dish!
Ingredients
- 2 cups small dried anchovies
- 2 Tbsp mayonnaise
- 1 Tbsp minced garlic
- 1 Tbsp soy sauce
- 2 Tbsp cooking wine (cheongju/mirin)
- 1 Tbsp sugar
- 1/2 Tbsp corn syrup (oligo-dang)
- 1 Tbsp sesame oil
- 2 Korean green chili peppers (cheongyang peppers)
- 1 Tbsp toasted sesame seeds
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, prepare 2 cups of small dried anchovies. Heat a dry pan over medium-low heat, and without adding any oil, stir-fry the anchovies for about 5 minutes until they become slightly crispy. This step helps remove any fishy smell and enhances their crispiness.
Step 2
Place the stir-fried anchovies in a fine-mesh sieve and gently shake them to remove any crumbs or fine dust. This will ensure a cleaner final dish. Set the prepared anchovies aside.
Step 3
Now, let’s make the sauce. Reheat the pan over medium-low heat. Add 2 tablespoons of mayonnaise and 1 tablespoon of minced garlic. Stir continuously for about 1 minute until fragrant, making sure not to burn the garlic, to create a flavorful garlic-infused oil.
Step 4
Add the pre-stir-fried anchovies to the pan with the fragrant garlic mayonnaise mixture. Stir-fry them together for about 1-2 minutes, ensuring the anchovies are evenly coated with the garlic mayonnaise sauce. This process will make the anchovies even more savory and crispy.
Step 5
Once the anchovies are well combined with the garlic mayonnaise, add all the sauce ingredients. Mix 1 tablespoon of soy sauce, 2 tablespoons of cooking wine, 1 tablespoon of sugar, 1/2 tablespoon of corn syrup, and 1 tablespoon of sesame oil, then pour them into the pan.
Step 6
Reduce the heat to low to prevent the sauce from burning. Quickly stir everything together and simmer for 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens and coats the anchovies evenly, giving them a glossy finish.
Step 7
Finally, add 2 finely chopped Korean green chili peppers for a touch of heat and 1 tablespoon of toasted sesame seeds for added nuttiness. Stir briefly one more time to combine all ingredients. Your delicious Garlic Mayonnaise Anchovy Stir-fry is now ready!
