Nutrient-Rich Stir-Fried Snap Peas with Anchovies
Delicious Snap Pea and Anchovy Stir-Fry for Joint Health
Don’t let their wrinkled appearance fool you – wrinkled snap peas are incredibly delicious and nutritious! They are packed with flavonoids, which are great for joint health. Since calcium is essential for strong joints, we can’t forget anchovies, the ‘king of calcium’! Let me share a flavorful stir-fried anchovy recipe with snap peas that’s beneficial for your joints. It’s a truly savory side dish! ^^*
Main Ingredients- 100g medium-sized anchovies
- 10 snap peas
Seasoning- 2 Tbsp cooking oil
- 0.5 Tbsp soy sauce
- 0.5 Tbsp anchovy sauce
- 2 Tbsp cooking wine (mirin)
- 1 Tbsp brown sugar
- 1 Tbsp corn syrup (or rice syrup)
- 1 Tbsp sesame oil
- 0.5 Tbsp toasted sesame seeds
- Pinch of black pepper
- 2 Tbsp cooking oil
- 0.5 Tbsp soy sauce
- 0.5 Tbsp anchovy sauce
- 2 Tbsp cooking wine (mirin)
- 1 Tbsp brown sugar
- 1 Tbsp corn syrup (or rice syrup)
- 1 Tbsp sesame oil
- 0.5 Tbsp toasted sesame seeds
- Pinch of black pepper
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, gather all the ingredients for your stir-fried snap peas and anchovies. Fresh ingredients are the foundation of a delicious meal.
Step 2
Rinse the snap peas under running water and remove their stems. If the snap peas are quite long, cut them in half to make bite-sized pieces. This helps the seasoning penetrate better and makes them easier to eat.
Step 3
To remove any fishy smell and make the anchovies crispier, place them in a dry, ungreased pan. Stir-fry over low heat for 1-2 minutes. It’s important to roast them thoroughly until the fishy aroma dissipates.
Step 4
Now it’s time to stir-fry the snap peas. Add 2 tablespoons of cooking oil to the pan and add the prepared snap peas. Sauté for about 1 minute until they soften slightly. Then, add 0.5 Tbsp soy sauce, 0.5 Tbsp anchovy sauce, 2 Tbsp cooking wine, and 1 Tbsp brown sugar. Stir-fry quickly for another 30 seconds to allow the snap peas to absorb the seasonings. This step infuses the snap peas with a deep, savory flavor.
Step 5
Add the roasted anchovies back into the pan with the snap peas. Toss them together gently for just about 1 minute. Be careful not to overcook, as this can make the anchovies tough.
Step 6
Finally, add 1 Tbsp corn syrup (or rice syrup) and give it another quick stir. The syrup will coat the anchovies and snap peas, giving them a beautiful glossy sheen.
Step 7
Turn off the heat. Drizzle in 1 Tbsp of sesame oil and sprinkle 0.5 Tbsp of toasted sesame seeds. The residual heat will bring out the nutty aroma of the sesame oil, and the sesame seeds add a delightful crunch and nutty flavor.
Step 8
Add a pinch of black pepper and give everything one final gentle stir. Your nutritious and delicious stir-fried snap peas with anchovies are now ready! Enjoy them with a warm bowl of rice.
