Afroase Dried Anchovy 100g

Dried anchovies are small, saltwater forage fish that have been preserved through sun-drying, often after being lightly boiled or salted. They are a staple ingredient in Asian cuisines—known as myeolchi in Korea, ikan bilis in Malaysia/Indonesia, and dilis in the Philippines—valued for their intense umami, salty flavor, and high calcium/protein content.

• Appearance: Small, silver-to-grey fish, ranging from tiny (1–2 cm) to medium-sized (5–7 cm).
• Flavor & Texture: Crunchy when fried, or soft when stewed. They provide a deep, savory, and salty taste of the sea.
• Storage: They are highly shelf-stable but often kept in the refrigerator or freezer to maintain freshness.

• Soup Stock: Large dried anchovies (with heads/guts removed) are boiled to create a foundational broth for noodle soups, kimchi stew (jjigae), and miso soup.
• Side Dishes (Banchan): Small anchovies are often stir-fried with soy sauce, sugar, corn syrup, and nuts (e.g., Myeolchi Bokkeum).
• Snack/Topping: They can be air-fried or deep-fried until crispy, served with sambal, or used as a crunchy topping for rice, congee, or pizza.
• Powder: Dried anchovies can be ground into a powder to use as a natural flavor enhancer (umami bomb) in porridge, eggs, or baby food

• Removing Bitterness: To remove a slightly bitter or fishy taste, it is common to tear off the head and gut the stomach contents before using them in soups or stir-fries.
• Crispy Texture: To make them crispy, fry them briefly in oil (often with garlic or chili) and remove immediately.

Ingredients: 100% Dried Anchovy