Kim Dae-seok's Small Anchovy Stir-Fry

• small anchovies 2 cups (100g)
• almonds 30g
• walnuts 30g
• vegetable oil 1/2 tablespoon
• minced onion generously 1 tablespoon
• mirin 3 tablespoons
• minced garlic 1/2 tablespoon
• sugar 1 tablespoon (divided into two 1/2-tablespoon portions)
• sesame oil 1 tablespoon
• toasted sesame seeds 1 tablespoon

Recipe 🍳

Cooking tips 💡

• Adding corn syrup to anchovy stir-fry causes the pieces to harden like crackers or clump together when cooled. Using sugar instead prevents this issue.
• The final 1/2 tablespoon of sugar sprinkled at the end coats the surface of the anchovies, keeping them soft and preventing them from sticking together even after cooling, preserving their crisp texture.
• Since anchovies already contain sufficient salt, adding soy sauce will make the dish overly salty. Omitting it results in a clean, light, and refreshing flavor.

Recommended for 🙋

• ⭐Those who want a crispy anchovy stir-fry that doesn’t harden or become soggy even after being stored in the fridge.
• ⭐Beginners who often struggle with overly salty anchovy dishes or fail to control corn syrup, resulting in clumped masses.
• ⭐Parents looking to make a light, nut-rich side dish with plenty of almonds and walnuts for children.