How to Cook Crispy Anchovies
This appetizer is the easiest dish to cook. You only need to season the anchovies with salt, pepper and chili powder then dredge or coat it with breading mixture then fry it until golden brown and crispy.
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 114kcal
Ingredients
- 1/2 kilo fresh anchovies or dilis
- 1/2 tsp. fine salt
- 1/2 tsp. chili powder
- 1/2 tsp. ground black pepper
- cooking oil for frying
For the breading:
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup cornstarch
- 1/4 tsp. file salt
- 1/4 tsp. chili powder
- 1/4 tsp. ground black pepper
Instructions
How to Cook Crispy Anchovies
- Wash the anchovies in running water and drain. Put on a colander to drain excess water.
- In a mixing bowl, combine anchovies, salt, ground black pepper and chili powder or paprika. Mix until well combined.
- In another mixing bowl, combine flour, cornstarch, pepper, salt and chili powder. Mix until well combined.
- Put some anchovies on the flour-cornstarch mixture and dredge the anchovies in the flour mixture until well coated.
- Using a strainer, strain the anchovies to remove excess flour. Put in a plate and set aside. Do the same procedure on the rest of the anchovies.
- Heat cooking oil in a pan and deep fry the anchovies until golden brown and crispy.
- Put on a colander to drain excess oil. Serve with spiced vinegar upon serving.