‘Kak Nab’ Spicy Anchovies (Sambal Bilis)

‘Kak Nab’ Spicy Anchovies has become a staple item in the food pantry of many Malaysians. The reason for this is because a single pack comes fully packed with spicy anchovies with an original taste. it is also  a condiment that comes in handy as a life saver when any cooked dish is bland. Nothing beats spicy anchovies as it goes well with white rice, fried rice, rich coconut rice and glutinous rice.

Let’s Make Spicy Ikan Bilis Sambal With Tempe (Anchovies + Tempe In Spicy Sauce)

Ingredients:

• 1 tomato, diced into small pieces
• 1 tempe, cut into small cubes
• 1 cup Kak Nab’ Spicy Anchovies
• 1 onion, thinly sliced
• Oil
• 1 fresh red chilli, sliced thinly
• 2 to 3 tablespoons of tomato ketchup (might need more)
• Salt, sugar and water (optional)

Method:

1. Pour some oil in a wok and saute the tempe till cooked.
2. Add in the onions and  saute for another minute.
3. Add the Spicy Anchovies and give a good stir.
4. Add tomato ketchup and saute for a few minutes until the anchovies soften. If too thick add more ketchup or some water to thin it.
5. Add the fresh red chillies and tomato and give a good stir.
6. Do a taste test and adjust accordingly with salt and sugar.
7. No necessity to cook for long as most ingredients are already cooked.

Serve as spicy fried anchovies (sambal ikan bilis) in a Sandwich or burger. Add the cooked sambal ikan bilis onto cooked white rice and mix well. It becomes a simple fried rice. You have just created something new from some things that you have in your pantry and refrigerator.

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