Sweet and Savory Stir-Fried Anchovies with Garlic

What you need

• 120 g (4 oz) small dried anchovies, the thumb-length or smaller kind sold for stir-frying
• 5 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
• 2 tbsp neutral oil
• 1 tbsp mirin
• 1 tsp soy sauce
• 2 tbsp corn syrup, or rice syrup
• 1 tsp toasted sesame oil
• 1 tsp toasted sesame seeds

Method

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1. 1

   Put the anchovies in a dry, wide frying pan over medium heat. Stir for 4-5 min, until they feel dry and light and the fishy smell fades.

2. 2

   Tip the anchovies into a coarse sieve and shake it to drop the crumbs and dust. Wipe the pan clean.

3. 3

   Return the pan to medium-low heat and add the oil and garlic. Cook, stirring, until the garlic turns pale gold, about 1 min.

4. 4

   Add the anchovies and toss for 1 min, until every piece is coated with the garlic oil.

5. 5

   Turn off the heat. Add the mirin and soy sauce and toss to mix.

6. 6

   Add the corn syrup and set the pan over low heat. Toss for 1-2 min, until the syrup turns glossy and the anchovies cling together lightly.

7. 7

   Turn off the heat, then stir in the sesame oil and sesame seeds.

8. 8

   Spread the anchovies on a plate or tray in a single layer and let them cool for 5 min, so they crisp up and do not stick in one lump.

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