Dried Anchovy Grade AAA (250Gram/Pack)

Dried Anchovy (Ikan Bilis In Malay Language) is a staple food item in the pantries of Malaysians and Asians. Malaysians use them to make Sambal Ikan Bilis  (Dried Anchovies In Spicy Sauce) as a side dish for the famous Nasi Lemak (Fragrant Rich Coconut Rice). Some even use it as a base for fish stocks and stews. The dried anchovies enhance the dish by giving a rich umami flavour.

Let’s make Sambal Ikan Bilis

How To Cook Sambal Ikan Bilis:

Ingredients:

1) 2 Cups Of Dried Anchovies (Wash And Pat Dry On A Paper Towel)

2) 1 Medium Size Red Onion (Roughly Cut)

3) 2 Cloves Of Garlic

4) 4 Tablespoons Of Chilli Paste

5) 1 Teaspoon Of Salt

6) 1 Tablespoon Of Sugar

7) 3 Tablespoons Of Cooking Oil

8) 1/2 Teaspoon Of Tamarind Paste

9) Water

Method:

How to cook:

• Wash Thoroughly The Dried Anchovies, Pat Dry And Keep Aside.
• Blend Together Red Onion And Garlic In A Mortar Or Mini Blender.
• Pour Cooking Oil Into Your Pan And Put In The Blended Ingredients. Give A Good Stir And Mix.
• Wait Till The Mixture Become Slightly Brownish And Then Pour In The Chili Paste. Give A Good Stir And Mix.
• Stir Around 10 Minutes Till The Oil Starts Bubbling Up On The Surface Of Your Pan.
• Add In The Dried Anchovies To The Pan.
• Pour In Some Water And Tamarind Paste.
• Put In Salt And Sugar And Wait Till The Mixture Become Slightly Thicker. Do A Taste Test And Adjust With Your Sugar And Salt.
• Your Sambal With Dried Anchovies Is Now Ready. Enjoy!