Crispy and Savory Almond Anchovy Stir-Fry
The Ultimate Side Dish: Almond Anchovy Stir-Fry for Kids
Here’s a recipe for the beloved Korean side dish, anchovy stir-fry, elevated with the addition of delicious, crunchy almonds. The harmony between the crispy anchovies and nutty almonds is simply delightful. This dish is so tasty that my son couldn’t stop eating it straight from the spoon! Seeing them enjoy food this much brings me so much joy and satisfaction. I’ll also share a secret to keeping your anchovy stir-fry perfectly crisp and never hard.
Main Ingredients- 1/2 cup anchovies (small or for broth)
- 1/4 cup almonds (sliced or whole)
Seasoning- 2 Tbsp Mirin (or cooking wine)
- 1/2 Tbsp Soy Sauce
- 1.5 Tbsp Oligosaccharide (adjust to taste)
- 1 tsp Sesame Seeds (optional)
- 2 Tbsp Mirin (or cooking wine)
- 1/2 Tbsp Soy Sauce
- 1.5 Tbsp Oligosaccharide (adjust to taste)
- 1 tsp Sesame Seeds (optional)
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, prepare 1/2 cup of anchovies for stir-frying. You can use small anchovies or those typically used for broth. If you’re concerned about a fishy taste, you can lightly toast the anchovies in a dry pan to remove any unpleasant odors and moisture.
Step 2
Place the prepared anchovies in a dry pan over low heat. This step helps remove any fishy smell and makes them crispy. Stir continuously for about 2-3 minutes, being careful not to burn them.
Step 3
Next, prepare 1/4 cup of almonds to add a nutty flavor and satisfying crunch. Sliced almonds blend well with the anchovies, or you can roughly chop whole almonds if you prefer.
Step 4
Now, toast the almonds. You can add them to the same pan after the anchovies, or use a separate pan over low heat. Be watchful as they can burn quickly. Toast until they turn a light golden brown to enhance their nutty aroma.
Step 5
It’s time to prepare the seasoning for your anchovy stir-fry. In a small bowl, combine 2 tablespoons of mirin and 1/2 tablespoon of soy sauce. Mix well. Mirin helps to remove any lingering fishy odors from the anchovies and adds a lovely sheen.
Step 6
Once the almonds are lightly toasted and golden, reduce the heat to low. Pour the prepared soy sauce mixture evenly over the anchovies and almonds in the pan. Ensure the seasoning coats everything.
Step 7
After adding the sauce, quickly stir-fry everything together for about 30 seconds to 1 minute. This rapid stir-frying helps the sauce adhere well to the anchovies. Keep the heat on low throughout this process.
Step 8
Turn off the heat. Add 1.5 tablespoons of oligosaccharide and mix thoroughly. Adding the oligosaccharide *after* turning off the heat is the key to preventing the anchovy stir-fry from becoming hard and maintaining its delightful crispness. Finally, sprinkle with sesame seeds, give it a final quick mix, and transfer the finished stir-fry to a serving dish. (Don’t worry if you sprinkled the sesame seeds a bit early!)
Step 9
Your delicious Almond Anchovy Stir-Fry is ready! Doesn’t it look appetizing? It’s the perfect side dish for rice. ♡
Step 10
This recipe ensures your anchovy stir-fry remains wonderfully crisp and never hard. Enjoy this classic Korean side dish with a delightful almond twist!
