Dilis

 

    Dilis, known as “anchovies” in English, are small fish that are quite popular in the Philippines. These tiny fish, which can be dried and enjoyed as a snack, appetizer, side dish, or even with beer, may seem minor and easy to overlook. However, once they’re added to a meal, they really make a big impact on flavor.

Ingredients:

1. 2 cups dried anchovies dilis
2. 2 tablespoons banana ketchup
3. 2 teaspoons hot chili sauce
4. 1/2 cup brown sugar
5. 2 cups cooking oil

Procedure:

1. Heat up a cooking pot and toss in some cooking oil.
2. Once the oil's hot, deep-fry the dried anchovies for about 2 to 3 minutes or until they turn a light brown.
3. Turn off the heat and take the fried anchovies out of the pot. Set them aside.
4. Mix the fried anchovies with ketchup and hot chili sauce, and give it a good stir.
5. Sprinkle in some brown sugar and mix it all up until the anchovies are well coated.
6. Reheat that same pot with the leftover cooking oil and fry the coated anchovies for 2 minutes or until they're crunchy but not burnt.
7. Take the anchovies out and put them on a serving plate.
8. Serve. Share and enjoy!

Rating:
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐- It is like melting in my mouth with its amazing flavor that makes it so tasty. It is also great to pair it with scrambled eggs then coating the dilis with the eggs and enjoying it is just so good.