Myeolchi Bokkeum - Stir-fried Dried Anchovies

Ingredients

• 1 cup of Dried Anchovy ((small-sized))
• 3/4 cup of Mixed Nuts
• 6-7 cloves of Garlic
• 1 whole Cheongyang Chili Pepper ((or substitute with 1/2 Jalapeno Pepper))
• 1 stalk of Spring Onion ((forearm length))
• 1/2 Tablespoon Soy Sauce
• 1/2 Tablespoon Sugar
• 1 Tablespoon Mirim
• 2 Tablespoons Honey
• 1/2 Tablespoon Sesame Seeds

Instructions

1. 1

   --- Prep Ingredients ---

2. 2

   Measure 1 cup of small dried anchovies. Set it aside. Give a rough chop to the mixed nuts (3/4 cup). Cut garlic (6-7 cloves) into bite-sized chunks. Then dice the chili pepper into small pieces. And dice the spring onion stalk into small chunks as well.

3. 3

   --- Cook Anchovies ---

4. 4

   Place frying-pan on a medium-low heat. Do NOT place any oil into the frying pan. Once the pan is hot, placed the mixed nuts in. Stir it around in the pan for 1-2 minutes or until the nuts get slightly toasted. Set aside and wipe out the pan.

5. 5

   Now raise the frying pan to a MEDIUM heat. Place in some vegetable oil (~2 Tablespoons). Once the oil is hot, add in the garlic pieces. Stir the garlic pieces until they get a slight browning. Then add in the dried anchovies. Stir the anchovy around with the garlic for 2-3 minutes.

6. 6

   After 2-3 minutes, quickly add in Soy Sauce (1/2 Tablespoon), Sugar (1/2 Tablespoon) and Mirim (1 Tablespoon). Stir everything together well so that its evenly mixed. Then add the nuts, diced spring onion and chili pepper pieces. Stir everything together for another 1-2 minutes.

7. 7

   After 1-2 minutes, finish by adding-in Honey (2 Tablespoons). Give it a final stir and mix everything evenly. This honey will turn the dish nice and sticky. Now turn off the heat and garnish with Sesame Seeds (1/2 Tablespoon).

8. 8

   Serve with a bowl of hot rice. Save leftovers in Tupperware and place in the refrigerator. It should stay good for up to 2-3 weeks.