Spicy and Sweet Stir-fried Anchovy with Korean Green Pepper
A Delicious Side Dish for the Whole Family: Korean Green Pepper and Anchovy Stir-fry Recipe
Experience the fantastic combination of savory anchovies and crisp Korean green peppers! This recipe offers a unique charm, different from typical stir-fried or braised anchovy dishes. It’s easy to make and perfect as a ‘rice thief’ side dish that complements your meal wonderfully. Enjoy a delicious meal with this simple yet flavorful recipe.
Main Ingredients- 200g anchovies (stir-fry type recommended)
- About 20 Korean green peppers (approx. 150g)
- 1 Tbsp cooking wine (e.g., Mirin)
- 1 Tbsp mayonnaise
- 1 Tbsp sesame oil
- A little cooking oil
Spicy and Sweet Sauce- 1 Tbsp gochujang (Korean chili paste)
- 1 Tbsp maesilcheong (Korean plum syrup, or corn syrup)
- 2 Tbsp mulyeot (corn syrup, or oligodang)
- 0.5 Tbsp minced garlic
- 0.5 Tbsp fish sauce (e.g., anchovy sauce or soy sauce for soup)
- A little toasted sesame seeds
- 1 Tbsp gochujang (Korean chili paste)
- 1 Tbsp maesilcheong (Korean plum syrup, or corn syrup)
- 2 Tbsp mulyeot (corn syrup, or oligodang)
- 0.5 Tbsp minced garlic
- 0.5 Tbsp fish sauce (e.g., anchovy sauce or soy sauce for soup)
- A little toasted sesame seeds
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, measure and prepare all the ingredients needed for the dish. Wash the Korean green peppers, remove the stems, and cut them into bite-sized pieces for easy eating.
Step 2
In a bowl, combine all the ‘Spicy and Sweet Sauce’ ingredients: gochujang, maesilcheong, mulyeot, minced garlic, and fish sauce. Mix them thoroughly with a spoon until a smooth and glossy sauce forms. Add toasted sesame seeds at the end.
Step 3
Heat a non-stick pan over medium-low heat without adding any oil. Add the anchovies and 1 tablespoon of cooking wine to remove any fishy smell. Stir-fry the anchovies for about 2-3 minutes until they turn a light golden brown color. Be careful not to overcook them, as they can become too hard.
Step 4
Push the stir-fried anchovies to one side of the pan. Add a little cooking oil to the empty space and stir-fry the chopped Korean green peppers for 1-2 minutes. It’s important to stir-fry them just enough to soften them slightly while keeping them crisp.
Step 5
Combine the stir-fried Korean green peppers and the cooked anchovies. Gently mix them together so that the ingredients are well combined.
Step 6
Pour all the prepared spicy and sweet sauce over the anchovies and Korean green peppers. Ensure the sauce is evenly distributed without clumping.
Step 7
Gently mix the ingredients with your hands, like ‘jomuljomul’ (a gentle massaging motion), to allow the sauce to be well absorbed by the anchovies and peppers. Be careful not to mix too vigorously, as the anchovies might break apart.
Step 8
Finally, add 1 tablespoon of mayonnaise and mix again with the ‘jomuljomul’ motion. Mayonnaise helps to soften the texture of the anchovies and adds a creamy flavor.
Step 9
Drizzle with 1 tablespoon of sesame oil for aroma and give it a final light mix. Transfer the finished Korean Green Pepper and Anchovy Stir-fry to a serving dish for a delicious side dish.
