Sweet and Spicy Myeolchi Bokkeum (Stir-Fried Anchovies) in 5 Minutes
A 5-minute side dish made by simmering a gochujang sauce and tossing it with stir-fried tiny dried anchovies.
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This side dish comes together in under 5 minutes by lightly tossing crisp, stir-fried tiny dried anchovies in a quick gochujang sauce. The key is to briefly simmer the sauce, turn off the heat, and mix in the anchovies. With its sweet and spicy flavor, it is great for lunchboxes or mixed right into warm rice.
- Servings
- about 3–4 servings
- Cook time
- 5 minprep not included
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Spiciness
- Mildly spicy
Ingredients
Ingredients
- Tiny dried anchovies60 g (1 cup)
Seasoning
- Chili oil1 tbsp
- Gochujang (Korean red chili paste)1/2 tbsp
- Regular soy sauce (jin-ganjang)1/2 tbsp
- Mirin (cooking rice wine)1 tbsp
- Corn syrup (mulyeot)1 tbsp
- Sugar1 tsp
- Minced garlic1 tsp
- Toasted sesame oil1 tsp
- Toasted sesame seeds
- Pick out any debris and sift through a strainer to remove the fine dust.
- If you do not have chili oil, you can leave it out.
Steps
1. Here is 1 cup of tiny dried anchovies. Pick out any debris and sift through a strainer to remove the fine dust.
2. Heat a pan with a little oil and stir-fry until crisp.
3. Add all seasoning ingredients except the toasted sesame oil and toasted sesame seeds, then bring to a quick boil.
If you do not have chili oil, you can leave it out.
If you would like to make chili oil, check here ⇒ http://blog.naver.com/ppunwife/140040800941
4. Turn off the heat, add the anchovies, toasted sesame oil, and toasted sesame seeds, and toss well to coat.
FAQ
What should I do if I do not have chili oil?
If you do not have chili oil on hand, it is fine to omit it.
How should I prep the anchovies before stir-frying?
Pick out any debris, then shake them in a strainer to remove fine crumbs and dust before using.
How do I control the heat when mixing the seasoning and anchovies?
Once the sauce bubbles up, turn off the heat completely before adding the stir-fried anchovies, toasted sesame oil, and toasted sesame seeds to toss.
Can I use larger anchovies instead of tiny dried anchovies?
You can use medium dried anchovies instead of tiny dried anchovies, and stir-frying them together with shishito peppers (kkwari-gochu) also works very well.
