Spicy and Sweet Stir-fried Anchovies with Korean Green Peppers
Soft and Odor-Free Stir-Fried Anchovies with Korean Green Peppers: A Perfect Side Dish Recipe
Take out those anchovies from your freezer and create a delicious side dish with crisp Korean green peppers! This recipe ensures your stir-fried anchovies are never tough or fishy. The subtle spiciness and sweetness of the peppers combined with the savory anchovies make it an irresistible accompaniment to any meal. Let’s make the best stir-fried anchovies together, just like they came fresh from the garden!
Main Ingredients- 100g Anchovies (for stir-frying, small or for broth)
- 20 Korean Green Peppers
- 6 cloves Garlic
- 1 Red Chili Pepper (optional, for color)
Seasoning Ingredients- 2 Tbsp Soy Sauce
- 0.5 Tbsp Red Pepper Flakes (Gochugaru)
- 2 Tbsp Cooking Wine (Mirin)
- 0.5 Tbsp Sugar
- 1 Tbsp Corn Syrup (Oligodang)
- 0.5 Tbsp Toasted Sesame Seeds
- 0.5 Tbsp Sesame Oil
- 0.5 Tbsp Cooking Oil
- 2 Tbsp Soy Sauce
- 0.5 Tbsp Red Pepper Flakes (Gochugaru)
- 2 Tbsp Cooking Wine (Mirin)
- 0.5 Tbsp Sugar
- 1 Tbsp Corn Syrup (Oligodang)
- 0.5 Tbsp Toasted Sesame Seeds
- 0.5 Tbsp Sesame Oil
- 0.5 Tbsp Cooking Oil
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, wash the Korean green peppers and remove their stems. If they are large, cut them in half lengthwise. Thinly slice the garlic cloves. If using a red chili pepper, remove the stem, seeds, and finely mince it. (This step isn’t shown in the photo but adds great flavor.)
Step 2
Anchovies stored in the freezer can become soggy and have a fishy odor. Place the frozen anchovies in a dry pan and stir-fry them over low heat to remove moisture and any fishy smell. Once they become crisp, drain them through a sieve to remove any powder, and transfer them to a separate bowl to cool.
Step 3
In another pan, add a small amount of cooking oil (about 0.5 Tbsp) and stir-fry the Korean green peppers until they are slightly softened. Lightly stir-frying them helps retain their fresh crunchiness. Remove the stir-fried peppers and set them aside.
Step 4
Now, let’s make the sauce. In a pan, combine all the seasoning ingredients except for the sesame oil: soy sauce, red pepper flakes, cooking wine, sugar, and corn syrup. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat. Once it starts bubbling, reduce the heat to low.
Step 5
Add the pre-stir-fried anchovies, sliced garlic, and the reserved stir-fried Korean green peppers to the simmering sauce. Stir gently to coat everything evenly with the sauce. Finally, drizzle in the sesame oil and mix well. This completes the base for your delicious stir-fried anchovies.
Step 6
Transfer the finished stir-fried anchovies with Korean green peppers to a serving plate. Sprinkle generously with toasted sesame seeds. Now you have perfectly soft, non-fishy, and delicious stir-fried anchovies with Korean green peppers! They’ll be so tender that everyone will love them.
Step 7
Korean green peppers have a wonderful balance of spicy and sweet flavors, making them a fantastic addition to anchovy stir-fries. The chewy anchovies, crunchy peppers, and aromatic garlic create a side dish that will have you finishing your rice bowl in no time! To best enjoy the fresh taste of the green peppers, it’s recommended to make smaller batches more frequently.
