Savory Stir-Fried Dried Shrimp and Anchovies: Perfect Side Dish!
Making a Delicious Side Dish with Ingredients from Your Fridge: Stir-Fried Dried Shrimp and Anchovies
Today, I made a delicious side dish using the small amounts of dried shrimp and anchovies left in my fridge. Adding leftover roasted peanuts made this ‘Stir-Fried Dried Shrimp and Anchovies’ wonderfully savory and sweet-salty! It’s a perfect match for rice.
Main Ingredients
- Dried anchovies (Jann-myeolchi) 1 paper cup
- Dried shrimp 1 cup
- Whole garlic cloves 4
- Roasted peanuts 1/2 cup (measured with a paper cup)
Sweet and Salty Sauce
- Soy sauce 2 Tbsp
- Corn syrup 2 Tbsp
- Cooking wine (Mirin, etc.) 1 Tbsp
- Brown sugar 1/2 Tbsp
- Sesame oil, a little
- Toasted sesame seeds, a little
- Soy sauce 2 Tbsp
- Corn syrup 2 Tbsp
- Cooking wine (Mirin, etc.) 1 Tbsp
- Brown sugar 1/2 Tbsp
- Sesame oil, a little
- Toasted sesame seeds, a little
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, prepare the stars of our stir-fry: 1 cup of dried anchovies, 1 cup of dried shrimp, and half a cup (measured with a paper cup) of roasted peanuts for a delightful crunch. Wash the 4 whole garlic cloves and thinly slice them.
Step 2
To remove any impurities and excess saltiness from the anchovies and dried shrimp, place them in a colander and rinse them lightly under cold running water. Think of it as a quick shower; it’s important not to wash them for too long.
Step 3
Now, let’s start stir-frying. Heat a dry pan and add the anchovies and dried shrimp. Stir-fry them until they become slightly golden brown and any fishy smell dissipates, being careful not to burn them.
Step 4
Tilt the pan to gather the fried anchovies and shrimp to one side. Add a little oil to the empty space in the pan and sauté the thinly sliced garlic until fragrant. You’ll know it’s ready when you can smell the garlic aroma.
Step 5
Once the garlic is lightly cooked, add the prepared roasted peanuts. Stir-fry everything together gently so that all the ingredients are well combined.
Step 6
Now, let’s make the delicious sweet and salty sauce. Add 2 Tbsp soy sauce, 2 Tbsp corn syrup, 1/2 Tbsp brown sugar, and 1 Tbsp cooking wine to the pan. Stir-fry over high heat for just a short moment until the sauce coats all the ingredients. Be careful not to let the sauce reduce too much; stir for about a minute and then turn off the heat immediately.
Step 7
And there you have it – a delicious stir-fried dried shrimp and anchovy dish! It’s excellent as a side dish for rice or even as a snack with drinks. Adding leftover peanuts made the texture richer, and the sweet, salty, and nutty flavors are simply superb. Enjoy a hearty meal with this wonderful side dish tonight! ^^
