Finished dish photo of 🌢️ Stir-fried Dried Anchovies with Chili 🐟

🌢️ Stir-fried Dried Anchovies with Chili 🐟

Whenever I see folks from northern Jiangsu in TV shows, holding a bowl of steaming white rice in damp, chilly weather, picking up the red spicy chili and the shiny dried fish from the plate and enjoying their meal with great satisfaction, my mouth starts to water πŸ˜‹πŸ˜‹

Ingredients

Dried anchovies2 liang
Green and red chili peppers7-8 pieces
Chopped chili sauce2 tablespoons
Chopped green onion, ginger, and garlicSome
White pepper powder1 tablespoon
SaltA pinch
Soy sauceA little
Chicken essenceA little
Cooking wineA little

Steps

1

Cut green and red chili peppers into small pieces, chop green onion, ginger, and garlic finely.

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2

Soak the dried anchovies in water until softened, then wash and drain.

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3

Heat the pan with cold oil, add chopped green onion, ginger, and garlic, and stir-fry until fragrant.

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4

Add dried anchovies, a little cooking wine, and white pepper to remove the fishy smell. Stir-fry for about 5 minutes. You can add some water according to your taste to prevent the dish from drying out. Add 1-2 tablespoons of chopped chili sauce, stir-fry until the anchovies slightly soften. Add the green and red chili segments, a little soy sauce for flavor. Stir-fry until the green and red chilies change color, then remove from the heat.

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5

This dish goes perfectly with steamed rice, porridge, or buns.

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Cooking Tips

Adjust the amount of chili as per your preference.