Anchovy Stir-fry with Plenty of Garlic
Anchovy Stir-fry with Plenty of Garlic
Hearty Side Dish: Garlic-infused Anchovy Stir-fry Recipe
Introducing a recipe for delicious anchovy stir-fry made with medium-sized anchovies, a hearty side dish for your family. Stir-frying with plenty of whole garlic cloves brings out a sweet garlic aroma that pairs perfectly with the nutty flavor of the anchovies, making it a true rice thief! This is a fantastic side dish that you can make easily and enjoy for a long time.
Main Ingredients- 400g medium-sized anchovies
- 10 cloves garlic
Seasoning Ingredients- 1.5 Tbsp cooking oil
- 2 Tbsp soy sauce
- 1 Tbsp plum extract
- 1/2 Tbsp ginger syrup
- 1 Tbsp cooking wine (or Cheongju)
- 1/2 Tbsp red pepper flakes
- 1/3 Tbsp sesame oil
- 1.5 Tbsp cooking oil
- 2 Tbsp soy sauce
- 1 Tbsp plum extract
- 1/2 Tbsp ginger syrup
- 1 Tbsp cooking wine (or Cheongju)
- 1/2 Tbsp red pepper flakes
- 1/3 Tbsp sesame oil
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, thinly slice the 10 cloves of garlic. Heat 1.5 Tbsp of cooking oil in a pan over medium-low heat. Add the sliced garlic and stir-fry gently, being careful not to burn it, to infuse the oil with the garlic’s aroma. This step significantly deepens the garlic flavor.
Step 2
Once the garlic is fragrant, add the medium-sized anchovies to the pan and stir-fry together. Removing the heads and guts of the anchovies can reduce any bitterness and result in a cleaner taste, but it’s also fine to use them as they are if preparation is bothersome. Stir gently with a spatula to prevent the anchovies from sticking to the pan.
Step 3
Now it’s time for the key seasonings. Add 2 Tbsp of soy sauce, 1 Tbsp of plum extract, 1/2 Tbsp of ginger syrup, and 1 Tbsp of cooking wine to the pan. Stir everything together with the anchovies and continue to stir-fry. You can adjust the amount of soy sauce depending on the saltiness of the anchovies or your personal preference. Stir continuously to ensure all ingredients are well coated with the sauce.
Step 4
Once the sauce has well penetrated the anchovies, add 1/2 Tbsp of red pepper flakes and mix evenly. Finally, drizzle in 1/3 Tbsp of sesame oil for a nutty finish, and your delicious anchovy stir-fry is complete. Turn off the heat and let it cook slightly in the residual heat of the pan. Sprinkling some sesame seeds on top will make it even more appetizing.
