Crispy Anchovy and Shrimp Stir-Fry
The Ultimate Side Dish! Golden Recipe for Anchovy-Shrimp Stir-Fry
Introducing a magical anchovy and shrimp stir-fry recipe that even my husband, who usually dislikes stir-fried anchovies, complimented by saying, ‘This is delicious!’. It’s the perfect side dish for rice, and I’ll share the secret to making it wonderfully crispy, not soggy.
Main Ingredients
- 1 cup small dried anchovies (for rice)
- 1/2 cup dried shrimp
- 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
Seasoning Ingredients
- 0.5 tablespoon minced garlic
- 3 tablespoons rice wine (to remove fishy smell)
- 0.5 tablespoon soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons grapeseed oil or cooking oil
- 3 tablespoons corn syrup or oligosaccharide
- 0.5 tablespoon sugar
- 0.5 tablespoon minced garlic
- 3 tablespoons rice wine (to remove fishy smell)
- 0.5 tablespoon soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons grapeseed oil or cooking oil
- 3 tablespoons corn syrup or oligosaccharide
- 0.5 tablespoon sugar
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, in a dry, unheated pan, add 1 cup of small dried anchovies and 1/2 cup of dried shrimp. Stir-fry over very low heat, being careful not to burn them. It’s crucial to stir-fry until the anchovies become pleasantly crisp and any fine powder is removed. This step helps eliminate the fishy smell and sogginess characteristic of anchovies.
Step 2
Once well-fried, place the anchovies and shrimp in a sieve to shake off any fine powder, and set them aside. The savory aroma from stir-frying will further enhance their flavor.
Step 3
In a small bowl, combine all the seasoning ingredients: minced garlic, rice wine, soy sauce, grapeseed oil, corn syrup, and sugar. Mix them well. Pour the combined seasoning into the pan and bring it to a boil over medium heat until it bubbles. The sauce will slightly thicken as it boils.
Step 4
Add the pre-fried anchovies and shrimp to the boiling sauce. Stir-fry quickly to ensure the seasoning coats the ingredients evenly. Keep the heat at medium-low and stir continuously to prevent burning.
Step 5
When the sauce has evenly coated the anchovies and shrimp, appearing glossy, turn off the heat. Finally, sprinkle in 1 tablespoon of toasted sesame seeds and mix gently. Your delicious anchovy and shrimp stir-fry is complete! Serve it over freshly steamed hot rice for a delightful meal.
