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Korean-style serving of Stir-fried anchovies

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Stir-fried anchovies

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What exactly is it?

Dried anchovies are fried and coated in sweet, salty seasoning. Tiny anchovies give a light crunch; larger ones have a stronger fish flavor and firmer bite. Nuts make one variation, while shishito peppers produce a moister side.

Main ingredients

Dried anchovies, soy sauce, sugar or syrup and oil; optional nuts or shishito peppers

Ordering and serving

Small anchovies are eaten whole, including the bones. Check for peanuts, almonds or walnuts if you have a nut allergy.

Origins and changes

This dish uses the keeping qualities of dried fish. In the pepper-and-anchovy version described by the Korea Tourism Organization, the anchovies are fried first, then cooked with peppers and soy seasoning.

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