2 Ways to Make Crispy Fried Anchovies with a Unique Aroma at Home

Prepare the ingredients

Wash the anchovies thoroughly and place them in a basket to drain.

Remove the roots and wilted leaves from the green onions, wash them, and chop them finely. Peel the shallots and garlic, then mince them. Remove the stems from the chili peppers, wash them, and chop them finely.

Marinate the fish

In a bowl, add the anchovies along with the mixture of ingredients: 1/2 of the chopped green onions, all of the minced shallots and garlic, 1/2 of the minced chili, 1/2 teaspoon of ground pepper, 1/2 teaspoon of monosodium glutamate, 1/2 teaspoon of sugar, and 1/2 teaspoon of seasoning powder. Then use chopsticks to mix everything well and marinate the fish for about 10 minutes to absorb the flavors.

Mix the batter

Put 50g of batter for deep frying into a bowl, crack in 1 egg and add 20ml of water. Use a spoon to stir the mixture until the batter is smooth, not too runny or too thick.

Next, add the remaining green onions to the bowl along with 1/2 teaspoon of ground pepper, 1/2 of the remaining chopped chili, 1/2 teaspoon of seasoning powder, and 1/3 teaspoon of salt, mix everything well and then add the marinated fish and toss to coat the fish evenly with the batter.

Fried anchovies

Put a pan on the stove, add 200ml of cooking oil to the pan and heat over medium heat. Wait for the oil to heat up, then use a spoon or ladle to add the flour-coated anchovies to the pan for frying.

Fry one side for about 5 – 7 minutes until golden brown, then flip and fry the other side. When both sides are evenly golden, take them out onto a plate. Fry the remaining anchovies in the same way.

Final product

The flour-coated fried anchovies are delicious, appealing, and quite unique, with a rich and crispy taste when enjoyed. Eating them with fresh vegetables will be fantastic! Let’s try making it in the kitchen right away!

Mix the Anchovies

First, with 300gr of anchovies, wash them in a bowl with diluted salt water for about 3 minutes, then rinse several times with clean water and let them drain.

Then, gradually add all the anchovies, 100gr of wheat flour, 100gr of rice flour, 1 teaspoon of turmeric powder, 1 teaspoon of salt, 2 teaspoons of sugar, and 500ml of filtered water into the bowl.

Finally, use a spoon to mix thoroughly until the mixture is well combined, then let the batter rest for at least 30 minutes.

Fried Anchovy Cakes

Next, you place a pan on the stove with 1 tablespoon of cooking oil and heat it over medium heat. When the oil is hot, add about 3 – 5 ladles of the anchovy batter (you can adjust the amount of batter depending on the size of the pan), and proceed to fry for 5 – 7 minutes.

Then, gently flip to the other side and continue frying for another 5 minutes, until both sides are golden and crispy, then turn off the heat, transfer to a plate, and let it drain oil to complete.

Final Product

Crispy fried anchovy cakes made from flour and rice flour will be a unique highlight on the family meal table! Each anchovy cake has a fragrant aroma combined with a beautiful golden color.

Additionally, the cake has a crispy texture mingling with the sweet, tender flesh of the anchovies! To enhance the flavor, you can also prepare some herbs and lettuce to enjoy!