Nutty Anchovy Stir-Fry: Crispy & Delicious Recipe
How to Make Nutty Anchovy Stir-Fry: Savory Anchovy and Nut Recipe
Here’s a recipe for a delightful nutty anchovy stir-fry. Packed with crunchy nuts and coated in a sweet and savory sauce, this dish is a hit with kids and adults alike. Learn how to make anchovy stir-fry that’s perfectly tender, not too hard. It’s a fantastic side dish that will make your meals more enjoyable!
Main Ingredients- 100g small anchovies (dried, sifted to remove crumbs)
- 80g mixed nuts (e.g., walnuts, almonds, peanuts, to your preference)
- 3 Tbsp cooking oil
Seasoning- 1/2 Tbsp minced garlic
- 1 Tbsp soy sauce
- 3 Tbsp corn syrup (or oligodang)
- 1 Tbsp sesame seeds
- 1/2 Tbsp minced garlic
- 1 Tbsp soy sauce
- 3 Tbsp corn syrup (or oligodang)
- 1 Tbsp sesame seeds
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, let’s toast the nuts to enhance their flavor and crispiness. Heat a dry pan over low heat. Add the mixed nuts and stir-fry for about 2-3 minutes until fragrant and slightly golden, being careful not to burn them. Once toasted, transfer the nuts to a separate bowl to cool down. This step ensures they remain delightfully crunchy even after being stir-fried with other ingredients.
Step 2
Now, let’s prepare the anchovies to remove any fishy smell and achieve a pleasant crispness. Using the same dry pan, heat it over medium-low heat. Add the small anchovies and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes. This process helps to dry out any moisture and get rid of the ‘fishy’ odor, making them lighter and crisper. Keep stirring to prevent them from burning.
Step 3
For a cleaner and more appealing anchovy stir-fry, we’ll remove any powdery residue from the dried anchovies. Place the stir-fried anchovies in a fine-mesh sieve and gently shake them. This will discard any small crumbs or powdery bits that might affect the texture and taste, resulting in a much cleaner dish.
Step 4
Let’s make the delicious sauce that will flavor our anchovy stir-fry. In a small bowl, combine 1/2 Tbsp minced garlic, 1 Tbsp soy sauce, and 3 Tbsp corn syrup. Stir well with a spoon until all the ingredients are thoroughly mixed. A well-combined sauce ensures even seasoning throughout the stir-fry.
Step 5
Now it’s time to bring everything together for our tasty anchovy stir-fry. Heat a pan over medium-low heat and add 3 Tbsp of cooking oil. Add the cooled toasted nuts and the sifted small anchovies to the pan and stir-fry them together. Stir quickly to prevent the anchovies from sticking to the pan.
Step 6
Push the stir-fried ingredients to one side of the pan, creating a small space. Pour the prepared sauce into this empty space. Once the sauce begins to bubble and simmer, quickly mix the nuts and anchovies into the sauce. This way, the sauce coats the ingredients evenly without burning.
Step 7
Finally, continue to stir-fry everything together for about 1 minute, just until the sauce coats the ingredients evenly. Be careful not to overcook, as this can make the anchovies too hard. Just before turning off the heat, add 1 Tbsp of sesame seeds and give it one final toss. This nutty anchovy stir-fry is now ready! For best results and to maintain crispness, allow the stir-fry to cool completely before storing.
