Spicy Dilis

What is the first thing that you think about when you hear the words Spicy Dilis? Are you thinking of the pre-packaged spicy dried anchovies sold in sari-sari stores? Yes, the ones with red coating. I am a big fan of this stuff; I’m not sure if you are. I know that eating those packaged anchovies is scary, but I still did because I love the taste.

I remember a time when I almost ate a staple. Yes, that shiny metallic thing used to hold pieces of paper together. Each pack of spicy dilis is stapled in a long card board; it is not impossible for the staple to get into the package. After that incident, I tried to learn the recipe so that I can enjoy clean Spicy Dilis anytime.

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Spicy Dilis

This is a recipe for spicy dilis. It is a sweet and spicy anchovy appetizer.

Course Appetizer

Cuisine Filipino

Keyword dilis, spicy dilis, sweet anchovy, sweet and spicy dilis

Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 5 minutes

Total Time 15 minutes

Servings 4 people

Calories 217kcal

Author Vanjo Merano

Ingredients

• 2 cups dried anchovies dilis
• 2 tablespoons banana ketchup
• 2 teaspoons hot chili sauce
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 2 cups cooking oil

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Instructions

• Heat a cooking pot and pour-in cooking oil.
• When the oil becomes hot, deep-fry the dried anchovies for 2 to 3 minutes or until the color turns light brown.
• Turn-off heat and remove the fried anchovies from the cooking pot. Set aside.
• Combine fried anchovies, ketchup, and hot chili sauce then mix well.
• Add brown sugar and mix until all the anchovies are coated.
• Heat the same cooking pot with the remaining cooking oil and fry the coated anchovies for 2 minutes or until the texture becomes crunchy but not burnt.
• Remove the anchovies and transfer to a serving plate.
• Serve. Share and enjoy!

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Nutrition

Calories: 217kcal | Carbohydrates: 29g | Fat: 11g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 111mg | Potassium: 69mg | Sugar: 28g | Vitamin A: 55IU | Vitamin C: 0.7mg | Calcium: 26mg | Iron: 0.3mg