This Man's Cook's Dried Anchovy Stir-Fry

1. Place 120g of dried anchovies in a colander and gently shake to remove any dusty residue.
2. Cut 10 cloves of minced garlic into 2–3 equal pieces, slicing them thinly.
3. Heat a dry pan over medium heat, then add 40g of unsalted butter and melt slowly.
4. Once the butter has fully melted, reduce the heat to low and add the sliced garlic, sautéing until golden and fragrant.
5. When the garlic aroma rises, add the prepared dried anchovies and stir continuously until the butter is well absorbed and the anchovies become crisp, then turn off the heat.
6. With the heat off, add 2 tablespoons of mild honey and 1 tablespoon of sesame seeds, mixing quickly using residual heat to finish.

Cooking tips 💡

• Since dried anchovies are naturally salty, use unsalted butter rather than salted to avoid excessive saltiness.
• For honey, we recommend a mild variety like acacia honey, which has a subtle fragrance and balanced sweetness.
• If honey isn’t available, you can substitute with corn syrup or malt syrup—both yield a glossy, delicious result.