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By Ash Sky
Fried Anchovies (Cá cơm rang)
20 steps
Prep:45minCook:15min
This is one of my favourite side dishes to eat with rice. I learnt this recipe from my mom, and now you can learn it from me. If you want something rich in taste but simple in preparation, this is for you. It adds the right amount of savoury, sweet, and spicy in every bite. It also lasts long in the fridge, so you can make a bigger portion for the days that you are lazy to cook.
Updated at: Tue, 26 Mar 2024 03:25:54 GMT
Nutrition balance score
Unbalanced
Glycemic Index
56
Moderate
Glycemic Load
6
Low
Nutrition per serving
Calories197.3 kcal (10%)
Total Fat7.8 g (11%)
Carbs11.6 g (4%)
Sugars9.4 g (10%)
Protein20.6 g (41%)
Sodium2443 mg (122%)
Fiber0.5 g (2%)
% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet
Instructions
Step 1
Take out two hands full of dried anchovies (you can change the portion accordingly)
Step 2
Soak them in water for 30 minutes
BowlStep 3
Mince two to three cloves of garlic
Cutting Board
KnifeStep 4
Add two to three tablespoons of fish sauce (or soy sauce) in a bowl
Bowl
SpoonStep 5
Add equal amount of water
SpoonStep 6
Add a tablespoon and a half of sugar
SpoonStep 7
Add a freshly chopped chili or chili flakes in the same bowl (you can add less if you don't like it spicy)
KnifeStep 8
Squeeze in a wedge (one tablespoon) of lime (or lemon)
SpoonStep 9
Mix the sauce until the sugar dissolve
SpoonStep 10
Add the sauce to a pan on low heat, stirring frequently
Frying Pan
SpatulaStep 11
Until it began to thicken, turn off and remove it from the pan
SpatulaBowlStep 12
After 30 minutes, rinse, drain the fish and let it dry for 15 minutes
ColanderStep 13
Pour a bit of oil into the same pan
Frying PanStep 14
Fry the garlic until fragrant
Step 15
Add in the anchovies, fry them until opaque
SpatulaStep 16
Don't fry for too long or it would dry out the fish
Step 17
Turn to medium to low heat, add in the sauce
Step 18
Stir constantly to not burn the fish
SpatulaStep 19
It's done when the sauce fully thickened and mostly evaporated
Step 20
Garnish with sesame seeds (optional)
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