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Crispy-fried Anchovies topped with Sauteed Green Chillies
Malay Heritage

Crispy-fried Anchovies topped with Sauteed Green Chillies

The adults in my home......

Prep20m
Cook2m
Total22m
Difficultyeasy
Marina’s Story

The adults in my home...... especially mum, simply loves Crispy-fried Ikan Bilis topped with Sauteed Green Chillies! So, quoting Din, having this with Asam Pedas for breaking fast, made this the best meal ever!

Ingredients

6 servings
  • Ingredients:~2 cups of anchovies, deep-fried till crispy
  • salt1 tsp
  • cooking oilIngredients to be pounded coarsely:~1 large onion10 shallots3 tbsp
  • green chillies6 large
  • 10 green bird's eye chillies

Instructions

  1. 1.

    Deep-fry the anchovies, drain & place on a serving dish.Heat the oil in a wok.Sautee' all the pounded ingredients with the hot oil for about 2 minutes or until the onions become transparent & chillies slightly limp.Sprinke with the salt.Toss everything around evenly.Place the cooled sauteed ingredients over the crispy anchovies.Perfect eaten with hot rice!Once the anchovies is topped with the onions & chillies, it won't keep crispy for long, so consume quickly!