Spicy and Sweet Stir-fried Peppers with Anchovies Recipe
A Perfect Side Dish for Rice! The Fantastic Combination of Chewy Korean Green Peppers and Savory Anchovies, Stir-fried Peppers with Anchovies
A truly special dish! Introducing a magical recipe for stir-fried peppers with anchovies that will make you devour a bowl of rice in no time, thanks to the delightful texture of the peppers and the rich flavor of the anchovies. Made with simple ingredients, it’s perfect as a side dish for anyone to make easily.
Main Ingredients
- 200g Korean green peppers (Gwori Gochu)
- 1 handful of prepared anchovies (about 50g)
- 4 whole cloves garlic
Seasoning Ingredients
- 3 Tbsp water
- 4 Tbsp soy sauce
- 3 Tbsp oligosaccharide
- 1 Tbsp minced garlic
- Sesame seeds, a pinch
- Canola oil or cooking oil, a little
- 3 Tbsp water
- 4 Tbsp soy sauce
- 3 Tbsp oligosaccharide
- 1 Tbsp minced garlic
- Sesame seeds, a pinch
- Canola oil or cooking oil, a little
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, remove the stems from the Korean green peppers and wash them thoroughly under running water. After draining, prick each pepper 2-3 times with a fork or toothpick. This helps the seasoning penetrate better. For the anchovies, using small dried anchovies will result in a crispier and tastier dish. You can slice the whole garlic cloves or leave them whole, as preferred.
Step 2
In a deep pan (a wok or a deep skillet is recommended), combine 3 Tbsp of water, 4 Tbsp of soy sauce, and 3 Tbsp of oligosaccharide. Mix well to create the seasoning base. You can adjust the sweetness and saltiness to your taste.
Step 3
Add the prepared Korean green peppers and sliced garlic cloves (or whole garlic) to the seasoning base.
Step 4
Turn the heat to medium and bring the mixture to a boil. Once it starts boiling, let it simmer to allow the seasoning to fully infuse the peppers and garlic. Cook until the peppers are slightly softened.
Step 5
When the sauce begins to reduce and thicken, add the prepared anchovies. Gently mix to ensure the anchovies don’t break apart.
Step 6
As the anchovies start to cook, add 1 Tbsp of minced garlic and sprinkle with sesame seeds. Drizzling a little canola oil or cooking oil will make the anchovies more savory and glossy. Stir-fry quickly over medium-high heat, being careful not to burn the anchovies.
Step 7
Once all the ingredients are well combined with the seasoning and the anchovies are crisply stir-fried, turn off the heat and serve attractively in a dish. Your delicious stir-fried peppers with anchovies are ready! Enjoy with a warm bowl of rice.
