Sweet and Spicy Myeolchi Bokkeum (Stir-Fried Anchovies) with Walnuts
Dried anchovies gently simmered in chili oil and soy sauce seasoning with walnuts.
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A side dish made with chili oil and red chili pepper for a subtle spicy kick. The anchovies are stir-fried first and then briefly simmered in soy sauce seasoning, keeping them tender rather than hard.
- Servings
- about 4–5 servings
- Cook time
- 5 minprep not included
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Spiciness
- Mildly spicy
- Keeps
- 14 days
Ingredients
Ingredients
- Dried anchovies100 g
- Walnuts50 g
- Red chili pepper1
- Chili oil1 tbsp (or other oils like soybean oil or grapeseed oil)
Seasoning
- Regular soy sauce (jin-ganjang)2 tbsp
- Mirin (cooking rice wine)2 tbsp
- Corn syrup (mulyeot)2 tbsp
- Sugar1 tsp
- Toasted sesame oila little of each
- Toasted sesame seedsa little of each
- It is still delicious without walnuts, so feel free to skip them if you do not have any.
- Shake out the seeds and inner ribs of the red chili pepper, then finely julienne.
Steps
I prepared tiny dried anchovies and walnuts in a 2:1 ratio.
It is delicious even without walnuts, so if you do not have any, just make it without them.
My family loves spicy food, so chili peppers are never missing even in stir-fried anchovies.
I shook out the seeds and white ribs from the red chili pepper and finely julienned it.
First, heat 1 tbsp of chili oil in a pan.
I was going to make a gochujang seasoning, but changed plans on the spot to a cleaner soy sauce braise, so I am stir-frying with chili oil to add a touch of spiciness.
Add the anchovies and stir-fry them; if you want them crispy, add oil generously and fry them for a long time.
I stir-fried them just until slightly crispy, for about 3-5 minutes over medium heat.
Transfer the stir-fried anchovies to another plate.
Add the seasoning ingredients above to the pan, except for the sugar, and bring to a boil once.
Add the anchovies, walnuts, and chili pepper, lower the heat, and stir-fry until the seasoning coats everything evenly.
You can add sugar or leave it out according to your taste.
I felt it was slightly less sweet, so I added 1 tsp of sugar and stir-fried.
Once the sugar is blended into the ingredients and all the liquid has reduced, it is done.
Ppunwife's tips
- If you want crispy stir-fried anchovies, add plenty of oil and stir-fry them for a longer time.
- You can add sugar or leave it out depending on your preference.
FAQ
Can I make this without walnuts if I do not have any?
It is plenty delicious stir-fried with just anchovies, so you can freely leave them out.
How can I make the anchovies crispier?
Add oil generously and stir-fry longer over medium heat to achieve a crispy texture.
How can I use leftover stir-fried anchovies?
When you have leftovers from serving it as a side dish, it is great to mix with rice and shape into anchovy rice balls.
Can I use another cooking oil instead of chili oil?
You can easily substitute other cooking oils you have at home, such as soybean oil or grapeseed oil.
