Stir-fried Anchovies with Garlic Scapes in Soy Sauce
Stir-fried Anchovies with Garlic Scapes in Soy Sauce
Delicious Side Dish for Lunchboxes and Quick Meals: Stir-fried Anchovies with Garlic Scapes
Let’s make a beloved Korean side dish by stir-frying garlic scapes with anchovies.
Ingredients- Dried anchovies (small) 80g
- Garlic scapes 10 stalks
- Soy sauce 1 Tbsp
- Cooking oil 1 Tbsp
- Sugar 1 tsp
- Sesame seeds (toasted) a pinch
- Minced garlic 1 tsp
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
Today, we’re going to make a delicious stir-fry of garlic scapes and anchovies, featuring a delightful crunchy texture and savory flavor. This is a side dish that will have you finishing a bowl of rice in no time!
Step 2
First, to remove any fishy smell from the anchovies and enhance their crispiness, we’ll dry-roast them in a pan over low heat. Without adding any oil, place the anchovies in the pan and stir gently, being careful not to burn them. Once the moisture from the anchovies has evaporated and they start to turn slightly translucent, remove them from the heat. If there are any crumbs or impurities at the bottom of the pan, you can sift them out for a cleaner dish. Set aside the roasted anchovies.
Step 3
Next, let’s prepare the garlic scapes. Wash the garlic scapes thoroughly under running water. Then, cut them into bite-sized pieces, typically about 3-4 cm in length. Blanch the cut garlic scapes in boiling water with a pinch of salt for about 30 seconds. This brief blanching helps reduce their pungent flavor while preserving their satisfying crunch. After blanching, rinse the garlic scapes under cold water and drain them well.
Step 4
Now, let’s start stir-frying! In a clean pan, add 1 tablespoon of cooking oil and the prepared anchovies. Stir-fry over medium-low heat. Once the anchovies become slightly translucent, add all the seasonings: 1 tablespoon of soy sauce, 1 teaspoon of sugar, 1 teaspoon of minced garlic, and a pinch of toasted sesame seeds. Stir well to ensure the sauce evenly coats the anchovies. Continue to stir-fry for about 1-2 minutes, making sure the sauce doesn’t burn. Finally, add the blanched garlic scapes and stir-fry together with the anchovies for another minute until everything is well combined. Your delicious stir-fried anchovies with garlic scapes are ready!
Step 5
Making this tasty stir-fried anchovies with garlic scapes is so easy, anyone can do it! It’s incredibly simple, isn’t it? Served over warm rice, it’s truly a rice-stealing side dish. Don’t miss out on the wonderful combination of crunchy garlic scapes and savory anchovies – give it a try!
