foto: YouTube/Arif Cennerus
Brilio.net - Various dishes cooked with anchovies are always appetizing. No wonder, anchovies have a natural savory taste that makes food even more delicious. In addition, anchovies are also often used as broth or flavoring in various dishes.
There are many dishes made from anchovies, but one of the most popular is fried anchovies. Fried anchovies can be eaten directly as a side dish or processed further with spices such as balado, sambal, or green chili. This dish is perfect combined with various other menus, you know!
Fried anchovies will be more delicious if the texture is crispy. Unfortunately, there are still many people who do not know how to fry anchovies properly, so the results tend to be tough and hard. When this happens, anchovies become difficult to chew and can reduce appetite.
To get maximum crispiness, some people usually soak anchovies in hot water or rice water before frying. This method can indeed help soften the texture of anchovies, but it turns out there is another trick that is more practical and still makes the results perfectly crispy. Curious?
In addition, there is a more practical trick to crisp up anchovies, you know. This trick was once shared by YouTube user Arif Cennerus through one of the uploaded videos. Who would have thought, this trick is more practical than using hot water and rice washing water.
photo: YouTube/Arif Cennerus
As reported by BrilioFood from YouTube Arif Cennerus, first prepare the anchovies to be fried. Then put them in a bowl. If so, add water at room temperature (not cold or hot). After that, stir and let stand for 10 minutes.
"So that the anchovies can become soft and tender, guys," said YouTube Arif Cennerus.
photo: YouTube/Arif Cennerus
While waiting for the anchovies to soak, turn on the stove and heat the oil in a pan. When it is hot, add the soaked anchovies. Then fry while continuing to stir until the anchovies are cooked.
photo: YouTube/Arif Cennerus
This frying process basically does not take long. Just until the fish looks crispy and cooked. When it looks crispy, immediately remove and drain. Avoid frying anchovies for too long, it can make the texture tough.
Well, these fried anchovies are ready to be eaten. You can eat them directly as a side dish or you can also re-process them with various herbs and spices. Guaranteed to have a crunchy and non-tough texture.
photo: YouTube/Arif Cennerus
FAQ about frying anchovies so they are crispy and not tough 1. Why are fried anchovies often tough and hard?
Anchovies can become tough if not soaked before frying. In addition, oil that is not hot enough or frying for too long can also make the texture tough.
2. Is it necessary to soak the anchovies in hot water before frying?
No need. You can simply soak the anchovies in room temperature water for 10 minutes to make them softer before frying. This method is more practical than using hot water or rice washing water.
3. What kind of oil is best used for frying anchovies?
Use oil with a stable hot temperature so that the anchovies cook quickly and crispy without absorbing too much oil. New oil is more recommended than used oil so that the anchovies remain tasty.
4. How long is the right time to fry anchovies so they are crispy?
Fry the anchovies for a few minutes until they turn golden brown and look crispy. Avoid frying for too long as it can make them hard.
5. How to store fried anchovies so they stay crispy longer?
After frying, make sure the anchovies are completely cool before storing them in an airtight container. You can also add a few fried lime leaves to keep the anchovies fresh and fragrant.
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