5 Deliciously Simple Dried Ikan Bilis & White Anchovy Recipes

Dried anchovies are great ingredients to make dishes with as they are delicious and nutritious. They contain nutrients that can help meet the nutritional needs of pregnant women and the growth and development of children. In this article, we will explore 5 Deliciously Simple Dried Ikan Bilis & White Anchovy Recipes¹. Scroll down and find out more!

1. Balado Anchovy (Spicy Anchovy)

Ingredients:

• 250g Crystal of the Sea Dried Ikan Bilis
• 50 ml of water
• 3 pieces of lime leaves, remove the stem, and thinly sliced
• Oil
• Spices:
  • 150g red chili
  • 2 cloves of garlic
  • 10 shallots
  • 1/2 tsp mushroom stock
  • 1 tsp sugar

Steps:

1. Soak the Ikan bilis in hot water for a few seconds. Rinse thoroughly to reduce the salty taste, then drain.
2. Fry ikan bilis until dry Set them aside.
3. Stir-fry spices with lime leaves until you can smell the fragrance. Then, pour enough water and boil it down.
4. Toss in the fried ikan bilis and mixed them well with the balado seasoning.
5. Take a taste test, add seasoning if needed, and serve.

2. Petai Sambal with Anchovies

Ingredients:

• 300g Crystal of the Sea Dried White Anchovy
• 100g of petai, peeled
• Water
• 1 tomato, diced
• 2 lime leaves
• 1 tsp granulated sugar
• Spices:
  • 20 curly red chilies
  • 3 bird’s eye chilies
  • 8 shallots
  • 5 cloves of garlic

Steps:

1. Fry the anchovies until half-cooked. Set aside.
2. Stir-fry spices with lime leaves and tomatoes until you can smell the fragrance.
3. Add a little water, add the petai and the half-cooked anchovies.
4. Add sugar and stir until the spices are well mixed.
5. Take a taste test, add seasoning if needed, and serve.

3. Anchovy Fried Rice

Ingredients:

• 1/4 tsp White Anchovy Powder
• 300 g Crystal of the Sea Dried White Anchovy
• Minced chicken (optional)
• 2 – 3 bowls of cooked rice
• Sweet corn (optional)
• 1/2 tbsp sweet soy sauce
• 1/2 tomato, sliced
• Oil
• Spices:
  • 2 cloves of garlic
  • 2 spring onions
  • 1/2 small segment of turmeric

Steps:

1. Stir-fry spices until you can smell the fragrance.
2. Add the Crystal of the Sea Dried White Anchovies and minced chicken.
3. Add rice and mix.
4. Add the sweet corn and tomatoes.
5. Add sweet soy sauce. Stir until all the ingredients are evenly mixed.
6. Sprinkle in the White Anchovy Powder.
7. Take a taste test, add seasoning if needed, and serve.

4. Sambal Anchovy Eggplant

Ingredients:

• 1/4 kg Crystal of the Sea Dried Ikan Bilis, remove the head and soak in hot water for a while
• 2 purple eggplants, sliced
• 2 pieces of lime leaves
• 2 tomatoes, quartered
• Spices:
  • 5 curly chilies
  • 10 bird’s eye chilies
  • 5 shallots
  • 2 cloves of garlic
  • Salt to taste
  • Sugar, to taste 
  • Broth powder, to taste

Steps:

1. Fry the ikan bilis and eggplant until half-cooked. Set aside.
2. Stir-fry spices until cooked and fragrant.
3. Add the fried ikan bilis and eggplant. Mix well.
4. Add lime leaves and tomatoes. Cook until done.
5. Take a taste test, add seasoning if needed, and serve.

5. Stir-Fry Anchovy With Chilli & Onion

Ingredients:

• 200g Crystal of the Sea Dried Ikan Bilis
• 150g shallots, sliced
• 3 pieces of lime leaves, thinly sliced
• 5 green cayenne peppers, sliced
• 5 curly red chilies, sliced
• 5 red bird’s eye chilies, sliced
• 1 tsp fried shrimp paste

Steps:

1. Fry the dried ikan bilis until cooked and crisp. Set aside.
2. Stir-fry shallots until cooked and fragrant.
3. Add chilies and sliced ​​lime leaves. Mix for a while and add in the shrimp paste.
4. Add the ikan bilis. Stir until the spices are well mixed.
5. Take a taste test, add seasoning if needed, and serve.

So here’s 5 Deliciously Simple Dried Ikan Bilis & White Anchovy Recipes! Also, do note that if you’re making these dishes for your children, you can substitute the chilli with tomatoes. Alternatively, you can learn more about how our dried ikan bilis is uniquely different here as well!

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1. https://www.idntimes.com/food/recipe/amir-rosadi/resep-olahan-ikan-teri-yang-praktis-c1c2?page=all