Myulchi Bokkeum (Korean Stir-fried Anchovies) - Soo-mi's Side Dishes
Myulchi bokkeum (pan-fried anchovies) is a crunchy salty but sweet staple Korean side dish for homes and restaurants. Make this one in just three minutes, well maybe five!
Servings: 4 people
Ingredients
- 2 garlic cloves
- 1 cup (55 g) dried small myulchi jiri anchovy 지리멸치
- ¼ cup roasted pecans
- ½ large jalapeno sliced thinly
Sauce
- 2 tsp soy sauce
- 1 ½ tsp honey
- ¾ tsp sesame oil
Instructions
- Prep the sauce. Add the soy sauce, honey and sesame oil into a small bowl and mix well.
- Heat a medium fry pan with about 1 Tbsp oil and lightly saute the garlic until golden. Toss in the dried anchovies and lightly saute for about 2 minutes. Add in the roasted pecans and toss evenly.
- Make room in the middle of the pan and pour the sauce into the middle. Then toss and mix over medium-low heat for about 1 minute. Add in the peppers and again, toss and mix for 1 more minute. It’s done!
- *optional step: If you enjoy your myuchi bokkeum on the slightly sweeter side, turn off the heat and add ½ - 1 tsp more of honey or rice syrup! Mix well.
