What are you cooking today? 11 Anchovy preparations that make you eat more and more

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From simple stir-fries to mouth-watering modern creations, these recipes are all easy to make and of course highly nutritious for the family.

Brilio.net - Anchovies are one source of animal protein that is rich in calcium and phosphorus for bone health. Despite their small size, anchovies contain omega-3 which is good for heart health and brain development. Interestingly, anchovies can be eaten with their bones, thus providing a higher calcium intake than other fish.

In addition to being highly nutritious, anchovies are also known as a source of natural umami that can enhance the taste of food. The vitamin D content in anchovies helps the absorption of calcium more optimally. The vitamin B12 contained in it also plays an important role in the formation of red blood cells and maintaining a healthy nervous system.

Confused about how to process anchovies? Here are 11 recipes for processed anchovies that can inspire your daily menu. From simple stir-fries to modern creations that are mouth-watering, all of these recipes are easy to make and of course highly nutritious for the family.

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Material:
- 100 gr anchovies
- 300 gr potatoes, diced
- 10 curly red chilies
- 5 cayenne peppers
- 5 cloves of shallots
- 3 cloves of garlic
- 2 lime leaves
- Salt and sugar to taste

How to make:
- Fry the potatoes until brown
- Fry the anchovies until dry
- Grind the spices
- Saute the ground spices and lime leaves
- Add potatoes and anchovies
- Stir well until the spices are absorbed.

Material:
- 200 gr of anchovies
- 200 gr young grated coconut
- 5 cloves of shallots
- 3 cloves of garlic
- 3 red chilies
- 2 eggs
- 2 stalks of lemongrass
- Banana leaves for wrapping

How to make:
- Grind the spices
- Mix the anchovies with the coconut and spices.
- Add eggs, mix well
- Wrap in banana leaves
- Steam for 30 minutes
- Grill briefly before serving.

Material:
- 100 gr anchovies
- 200 gr long beans
- 5 cloves of shallots
- 3 cloves of garlic
- 3 red chilies
- 2 green chilies
- Salt and mushroom stock

How to make:
- Fry the anchovies until dry
- Saute the spices until fragrant
- Add the long beans
- Add a little water
- Add fried anchovies
- Stir well and adjust the taste.

Material:
- 100 grams of Medan anchovies
- 400 gr white rice
- 4 cloves of garlic
- 6 cloves of shallot
- 2 eggs
- 2 tbsp sweet soy sauce
- 2 stalks of spring onions
- Salt and pepper

How to make:
- Fry the anchovies until dry
- Saute the spices until fragrant
- Add the eggs, scramble them
- Add white rice
- Add soy sauce and spices
- Finally add the anchovies

Material:
- 100 gr anchovies, finely ground
- 500 gr steamed potatoes
- 2 eggs
- 3 cloves of garlic
- 1 stalk of spring onion
- Salt and pepper
- Oil for frying

How to make:
- Mash the steamed potatoes
- Mix with finely ground anchovies
- Add spices and eggs
- Flat round shape
- Dip into beaten egg
- Fry until golden brown

Material:
- 200 gr anchovies
- 10 curly red chilies
- 5 cayenne peppers
- 6 cloves of shallot
- 4 cloves of garlic
- 2 tomatoes
- Salt and sugar

How to make:
- Fry the anchovies until dry
- Grind all the spices
- Saute the spices until cooked
- Add fried anchovies
- Stir well
- Correction of taste

Material:
- 100 gr small anchovies
- 200 gr rice flour
- 1 egg
- 2 cloves of garlic
- 2 lime leaves
- 100 ml water
- Salt to taste

How to make:
- Puree the garlic
- Mix the flour with the spices
- Add eggs and water
- Add the anchovies
- Fry thinly
- Remove when browned

Material:
- 100 gr anchovies
- 200 gr tempeh, diced
- 4 cloves of shallots
- 3 cloves of garlic
- 3 red chilies
- 2 tbsp sweet soy sauce
- Salt and sugar

How to make:
- Fry the tempeh until brown.
- Fry the anchovies until dry
- Saute the spices until fragrant
- Add tempeh and anchovies
- Add soy sauce
- Stir well until the spices are absorbed.

Material:
- 100 gr anchovies
- 200 gr spinach
- 200 ml coconut milk
- 3 cloves of garlic
- 2 pieces of galangal
- 2 bay leaves
- Salt to taste

How to make:
- Puree the onion and galangal
- Saute the spices with bay leaves
- Add coconut milk
- Add anchovies
- Add spinach
- Cook until done

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Material:
- 200 gr anchovies
- 10 large green chilies
- 5 cloves of shallots
- 3 cloves of garlic
- 2 lime leaves
- Salt and mushroom stock

How to make:
- Fry the anchovies until dry
- Saute the spices and lime leaves
- Add green chilies
- Add anchovies
- Stir well
- Correction of taste

Material:
- 200 gr anchovies
- 200 gr grated coconut
- 5 cloves of shallots
- 3 cloves of garlic
- 3 red chilies
- 2 bay leaves
- Banana leaves for wrapping

How to make:
- Grind the spices
- Mix the coconut with the spices
- Add anchovies
- Wrap in banana leaves
- Steam for 30 minutes
- Serve warm

(brl/tin)