Kkoari Gochu Myeolchi Bokkeum (Stir Fried Anchovies with Peppers)

Ingredients

• Depending on your preference, prepare an amount of shishito peppers similar to or about 2/3 the volume of the anchovies; if using regular-sized peppers, prepare about 13 to 15.
• Poke holes in the peppers with a fork or the tip of a knife so the seasoning absorbs well.
• If the anchovies are very salty, soak them briefly in water to draw out the excess salt.

Steps

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   1. Prepare 1 cup of tiny dried anchovies, and prepare an amount of shishito peppers similar to or about 2/3 the volume of the anchovies to your taste.

   Poke holes in the peppers with a fork or the tip of a knife so the seasoning absorbs well.

   The shishito peppers I prepared were much smaller than normal, so there were many of them; if using regular-sized peppers, prepare about 13 to 15.

   2. In my case, these anchovies were quite salty, so I soaked them briefly in water to draw out the excess salt.

   Adding seasoning to already salty anchovies makes the sodium intake too high, so rinsing away some salt in water beforehand is a great method.

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   3. Rinse in water and place in a strainer to drain thoroughly.

   4. Stir-fry in a dry pan without any oil over medium-low heat, tossing frequently.

   Stir-frying like this applies heat to the anchovies that went limp from moisture, returning them to their original dry, crumbly state that is great for cooking.

   After stir-frying, you will see crumbs at the bottom. Shake them through a strainer to sift them out.

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   5. Now let us stir-fry for real.

   Add a little oil to a heated pan and stir-fry until the anchovies are crispy.

   6. Add the shishito peppers first...

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   7. Add all of the seasoning ingredients: 1.5 tbsp (1 1/2 tbsp) regular soy sauce (jin-ganjang), 1 tbsp corn syrup (mulyeot), 1 tbsp mirin (cooking rice wine), and 1 tsp sugar.

   Stir-fry until the ingredients and seasoning blend evenly and the peppers look wilted.

   Please adjust the amount of seasoning according to how salty your anchovies are.

   If you are adding nuts such as almonds or walnuts, add them together at this time.

   8. Turn off the heat and stir in toasted sesame seeds and toasted sesame oil at the end to finish.

Ppunwife's tips

• When making stir-fried anchovies, taste them before cooking and adjust the seasoning according to their saltiness to ensure success.
• Adding seasoning to already salty anchovies makes the sodium intake too high, so rinsing away some salt in water beforehand is a great method.
• After dry-frying completely in the pan, sift out any crumbs that formed at the bottom through a strainer.

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