ANCHOVIES are small but packed with big flavours. If you love their bold taste, here are eight easy anchovy recipes.
Spicy anchovy sambal
A Malaysian favourite with crispy anchovies tossed in a fiery sambal sauce.
Ingredients
1 cup of dried anchovies, cleaned
2 tablespoons of oil
2 tablespoons of sambal paste (or blended chilies with garlic and onions)
1 tablespoon of sugar
½ tablespoon of tamarind paste
½ cup of water
Salt to taste
Instructions
1. Fry anchovies in hot oil until crispy, then set aside.
2. In the same pan, saute sambal paste until fragrant.
3. Add sugar, tamarind paste, water and salt. Simmer for three to five minutes.
4. Toss in the crispy anchovies and mix well.
5. Serve with rice or as a side dish.
