Crispy Maneul Myeolchi Bokkeum (Stir Fried Anchovies with Garlic)
A side dish of tiny dried anchovies fried crisp in garlic oil and coated in a sweet and spicy sauce.
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Sliced garlic is stir-fried first to infuse the oil with aroma, then tiny dried anchovies are fried in it until crisp. Tossed in a simmered sauce of gochujang and regular soy sauce, this makes an easy lunchbox side dish with simple ingredients.
- Servings
- about 3–4 servings
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Spiciness
- Mildly spicy
Ingredients
Ingredients
- Tiny dried anchovies (jiri-myeolchi) (or tiny dried anchovies)1 cup
- Garlic5 cloves
Seasoning
- Gochujang (Korean red chili paste)1 tbsp
- Regular soy sauce (jin-ganjang)1 tbsp
- Mirin (cooking rice wine)1 tbsp
- Corn syrup (mulyeot)1 tbsp
- Sugar1 tsp
- Toasted sesame oil1 tsp
- Toasted sesame seeds
- Instead of garlic, you can stir-fry them with nuts such as almonds, peanuts, or walnuts. If you replace the gochujang with regular soy sauce to keep it non-spicy, it makes a great side dish for children.
Steps
1. Prepare 1 cup of tiny dried anchovies and slice the garlic.
2. Pick out any debris from the anchovies, place them in a sieve, and shake to sift out any fine crumbs.
3. Heat oil in a preheated pan, add the garlic, and stir-fry to release its aroma.
Once the garlic turns lightly golden, transfer it to another bowl...
4. Add the anchovies to the garlic-infused oil and stir-fry until crispy.
5. Add all seasoning ingredients except the toasted sesame oil and toasted sesame seeds, and let it bubble for a brief moment...
6. Add the anchovies and garlic, tossing evenly so the sauce coats everything.
Finish by adding toasted sesame oil and toasted sesame seeds, then toss together.
FAQ
How should I prep the anchovies before stir-frying?
Pick out any debris, then place them in a sieve and shake to remove any fine crumbs before cooking.
Can I use other ingredients instead of garlic?
Instead of garlic, it also works well to stir-fry them with nuts such as almonds, walnuts, or peanuts.
Is there a way to make it non-spicy for kids?
If you substitute regular soy sauce for the gochujang, it will not be spicy and works well as a side dish for children.
