Okjubu's Stir-fried Anchovies

Name: Okjubu's Stir-fried Anchovies
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Korean
Ingredients: 120g small anchovies; 3 tbsp oligosaccharide syrup (oligodang); 2 tbsp sugar; 2 tbsp mayonnaise

A super simple stir-fried small anchovy recipe that stays moist and never hardens over time thanks to the addition of mayonnaise

15 min Difficulty Easy side dish

Main ingredients

anchovies oligosaccharide syrup (oligodang)mayonnaise

Ingredients needed 4 servings

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120g small anchovies

3 tbsp oligosaccharide syrup (oligodang)

2 tbsp sugar

2 tbsp mayonnaise

Recipe

Place 120g of small anchovies in a dry pan.
Stir-fry over medium-low heat until the moisture evaporates and they turn light brown, being careful not to burn them.
Reduce the heat to low.
Add 3 tbsp of oligosaccharide syrup (oligodang) and stir-fry evenly until the moisture is released and they become moist.
Add 2 tbsp of sugar and stir-fry until they take on an overall golden color.
Turn off the heat.
Wait a moment until the anchovies have cooled slightly.
Add 2 tbsp of mayonnaise and toss evenly with the residual heat to finish.

Stir-fry the anchovies in a dry pan until golden to remove moisture.
Add 3 tbsp of oligosaccharide syrup (oligodang) over low heat and stir-fry.
Add 2 tbsp of sugar, stir-fry, then turn off the heat.
After cooling slightly, add 2 tbsp of mayonnaise and toss to coat.

Cooking tips

If you stir-fry the anchovies too long until they turn a deep brown, they will become hard, so move on to the next step as soon as they start to turn light brown.
Add the mayonnaise after turning off the heat and when the anchovies have cooled slightly to bring out a savory flavor and perfectly prevent them from hardening.

Recommended for

Those who have struggled with stir-fried anchovies that harden as soon as they go into the fridge.
Those who want to quickly make a sweet and savory side dish that kids love.

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