Spicy and Sweet Anchovy Stir-fry with Hemp Seeds
Spicy and Sweet Anchovy Stir-fry with Hemp Seeds
Anchovy Stir-fry with Hemp Seeds and Garlic
I made this anchovy stir-fry with gochujang for my husband, who loves it, adding nutrient-rich hemp seeds and garlic for a healthier twist. It’s a delicious way to get omega-3s and other benefits!
Ingredients- Medium-sized dried anchovies for stir-frying, 300g (choose ones that are not too small and have a satisfying chew)
- Garlic slices, 1 handful
- Grapeseed oil or canola oil, 1 Tbsp
- Gochujang (Korean chili paste), 3 Tbsp
- Soy sauce (jin ganjang), 3 Tbsp
- Cooking wine (mirin), 1 Tbsp
- Sugar, 1 Tbsp
- Corn syrup, 1 Tbsp
- Oligosaccharide, 2 Tbsp
- Sesame seeds, 1 Tbsp
- Hemp seeds, 1 Tbsp
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
To remove moisture and any fishy smell from the anchovies, and to bring out their nutty flavor, lightly toast them in a dry pan over low heat. Stir continuously to prevent burning until they turn a light golden brown. Be careful not to let them get too dark.
Step 2
Transfer the toasted anchovies to a separate bowl for a moment. Add 1 Tbsp of grapeseed or canola oil to the same pan. Gently sauté the garlic slices until fragrant, then add the toasted anchovies back to the pan. Stir-fry the anchovies and garlic together for another moment until the garlic is lightly golden. Turn off the heat.
Step 3
Set aside the anchovies and garlic. Now, let’s make the sauce. In the pan, combine 3 Tbsp gochujang, 3 Tbsp soy sauce, 1 Tbsp mirin, 1 Tbsp sugar, 1 Tbsp corn syrup, and 2 Tbsp oligosaccharide. Place the pan over medium heat and stir until the sauce begins to bubble and thicken.
Step 4
Once the sauce is bubbling, immediately turn off the heat. Add the pre-fried anchovies and garlic to the sauce. Stir quickly to coat everything evenly. Since the anchovies and garlic were already toasted, they only need a brief toss in the hot sauce to absorb the flavors without becoming soggy.
Step 5
If you have hemp seeds, now is the time to add them! This is a great way to incorporate these nutritious seeds into your diet effortlessly. If you don’t have hemp seeds, you can omit them or substitute with 1 Tbsp of sesame seeds for added nuttiness.
Step 6
Portion out some of the stir-fry into a small container for immediate use, and store the rest in a larger container. This way, you can enjoy fresh-tasting anchovy stir-fry whenever you like by refilling the small container from the larger one. It’s a fantastic side dish for any meal!
