CHILI PEANUTS WITH ANCHOVIES

Chili Peanuts With Anchovies image

Provided by Amanda Hesser

Time 10m

Yield 4 snack-size servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

2 tablespoons peanut oil
1/2 cup dried anchovies or silverfish (ikan bilis), heads removed
4 dried red chilies, soaked in water for 10 minutes
1 shallot, finely sliced
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon sugar
3/4 cup unsalted roasted peanuts, skin on

Steps:

In a small saute pan, heat 1 tablespoon oil over medium-high heat. Add anchovies, and fry until crisp but not browned, 1 to 2 minutes. Remove to a small bowl.
Drain chilies. In a mortar, combine chilies and shallot and pound together with a pestle.
In a wok or medium saute pan, heat remaining oil over medium heat. Add chili mixture, salt and sugar, and saute for 1 minute. Increase heat to medium-high, and add peanuts and anchovies. Fry for 3 minutes, stirring constantly. Remove to a bowl, and serve. Peanuts can be stored in a tightly closed jar in refrigerator for up to 3 weeks.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 290, UnsaturatedFat 18 grams, Carbohydrate 10 grams, Fat 23 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 14 grams, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Sodium 888 milligrams, Sugar 6 grams