Mae-un Myulchi Bokkeum (Korean Spicy Stir-fried Anchovies)
Korean spicy pan-fried anchovies is a slightly spicy, salty and sweet Korean side dish for homes. It’s very quick to make and a common staple in many Korean lunch boxes and dinner tables.
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 55 g dried small myulchi jiri anchovy 지리멸치 about 1 cup
- 1 green pepper chopped *Optional
Sauce
- 1 Tbsp gochujang red pepper paste
- 1 tsp gochugaru red pepper flakes
- 1/2 Tbsp soy sauce
- 1/2 Tbsp maesil
Ending Seasoning
- 1 - 1 1/2 Tbsp honey* *Depends on the preferred sweetness. I found 1 Tbsp good for us but often it is a bit sweeter at restaurants.
- 1/2 Tbsp sesame oil
- 1/2 Tbsp sesame seeds
Instructions
- Mix the sauce together. Set aside.
- Heat a frying pan on medium heat with 1 Tbsp oil and lightly saute the dried anchovies until fragrant and slightly crispy(a few minutes). This will help bring out the deep anchovy flavor and also get rid of any freezer flavors that might be present if the anchovies were stored in the freezer.
- Lower heat to medium-low heat and add the sauce into the frying pan. Mix well with the anchovy so there are no clumps of sauce. (*Add in the chopped peppers if using). Continue to saute for another 2-3 minutes.
- Turn the heat off. Drizzle in the honey and mix well. Add in the same oil and mix well again. Top with sesame seeds.