MALAYSIA ~ Fried Anchovies with Peanuts
MALAY FRIED ANCHOVIES WITH PEANUTS
A delicious crisp nibble served with drinks, the salt, fish, hot and sweet flavours competing for attention.
Peanut oil for deep frying
90g/3ozs/1 cup dried small anchovies {ikan bilis}
150g/5ozs/1 cup raw peanuts
1 teaspoon caster sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon chilli powder
Heat oil in a wok and fry anchovies over medium heat until pale brown. Remember they will continue to darken even after being removed from the heat. Lift out on a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels. Fry the peanuts in the oil until golden brown, lift out and drain. Mix sugar, salt and chilli powder and sprinkle over the combined fish and peanuts, tossing well. Cool and serve. Can be stored airtight for a day or two.
Source: "Charmaine Solomon's Encyclopedia of Asian Food"