Garlic Almond Stir-Fried Anchovies
Garlic Almond Stir-Fried Anchovies
Crispy and Savory Garlic Almond Stir-Fried Anchovies Recipe
Today, we’re making a delicious stir-fried anchovy dish with almonds and garlic, a perfect side for rice! This recipe harmonizes savory and sweet flavors, featuring a wonderful combination of anchovies, crunchy almonds, and aromatic garlic.
Main Ingredients- 100g small dried anchovies (for stir-frying)
- 12 cloves garlic
- 50g almonds
Seasoning- 2 Tbsp soy sauce
- 2 Tbsp plum extract (maesil cheong)
- 5 Tbsp corn syrup (or rice syrup)
- 5 Tbsp olive oil
- 3 Tbsp water
- 2 Tbsp mayonnaise
- 2 Tbsp sesame seeds
- 2 Tbsp soy sauce
- 2 Tbsp plum extract (maesil cheong)
- 5 Tbsp corn syrup (or rice syrup)
- 5 Tbsp olive oil
- 3 Tbsp water
- 2 Tbsp mayonnaise
- 2 Tbsp sesame seeds
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, prepare the small dried anchovies for stir-frying. Peel the whole garlic cloves and slice them into roughly thirds. Have the almonds ready. Prepping the ingredients like this beforehand will make the cooking process much smoother.
Step 2
Heat 5 tablespoons of olive oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Add the prepared anchovies and stir-fry, stirring occasionally to prevent burning, until they turn a nice brown color. Stir-frying the anchovies thoroughly until golden brown will remove any fishy smell and enhance their nutty flavor.
Step 3
Once the anchovies are nicely browned, add the almonds and sliced garlic to the pan and stir-fry together. Continue to stir-fry until the garlic starts to soften and releases its fragrant aroma. It’s important to manage the heat well during this stage.
Step 4
When the garlic is slightly cooked, add 2 tablespoons of soy sauce, 2 tablespoons of plum extract, 5 tablespoons of corn syrup, and 3 tablespoons of water to the pan. Mix everything well. Reduce the heat to low and continue to stir-fry slowly so that the sauce evenly coats the ingredients. The sauce will reduce and deepen the flavors.
Step 5
Once all ingredients are well combined and coated with the sauce, turn off the heat. While the pan is still warm, add 2 tablespoons of mayonnaise and mix thoroughly. Adding mayonnaise at the end further enhances the savory taste of the stir-fried anchovies and adds a smoother texture, making it even more delicious.
Step 6
Finally, sprinkle 2 tablespoons of sesame seeds over the top and gently mix. Your savory and sweet garlic almond stir-fried anchovies are complete! This dish makes a fantastic side for any meal or a delightful snack. Enjoy your delicious anchovy stir-fry!
