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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...... especially mum, simply loves Crispy-fried Ikan Bilis topped with Sauteed Green Chillies!

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
  • anchovies, deep-fried till crispy2 cups
  • salt1 tsp
  • cooking oil3 tbsp
  • onion1 large
  • shallots10
  • green chillies6 large
  • green bird's eye chillies10

Instructions

  1. 1.

    Deep-fry the anchovies, drain & place on a serving dish.

  2. 2.

    Heat the oil in a wok.

  3. 3.

    Sautee' all the pounded ingredients with the hot oil for about 2 minutes or until the onions become transparent & chillies slightly limp.

  4. 4.

    Sprinke with the salt.

  5. 5.

    Toss everything around evenly.

  6. 6.

    Place the cooled sauteed ingredients over the crispy anchovies.

  7. 7.

    Perfect eaten with hot rice!

  8. 8.

    Once the anchovies is topped with the onions & chillies, it won't keep crispy for long, so consume quickly!