Dried anchovies make a tasty Korean side dish with the slightly sweet and salty flavor along with the crunchy texture. Here are two different Korean anchovy recipes that you can easily make at home.
Toast dried anchovies in a skillet over medium heat for 2 minutes. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
Combine all the sauce ingredients, except the green chili, in a small mixing bowl. Pour the sauce in a skillet and bring it to a boil, letting it thicken slightly.
Return the anchovies and green chili slices (if using) to the skillet and toss to coat with the sauce. Garnish with toasted sesame seeds
For Korean Anchovy Side Dish with Peanuts
Toast dried anchovies in a skillet over medium heat for 2 minutes. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the garlic and chili slices and fry until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
In a small bowl, mix together soy sauce. sugar, corn syrup and sesame oil. Pour in the sauce mixture, bring to a boil, letting it thicken a bit so that it is glaze-like.
Remove the skillet from the heat and add the anchovies and peanuts. Toss all together so the anchovies and peanuts are well coated with the sauce. Sprinkle on toasted sesame seeds to finish it off.