Crispy Spicy Anchovy (Malay Style)

Ingredients:

4-5 shallots ~ slice thinly

20-25 dried chilies ~ cut halves

500g dried anchovies ~ wash, pat dry

1-2 tbsp sugar

1/2 tsp white pepper powder

1 cup cooking oil.

a little salt

Directions/Instructions:

1. In a pan, heat cooking oil over medium and add sliced shallots.  Fried the shallots till golden brown.  Remove and drain on a kitchen paper towel.  Set aside.
2. Next, fry the dried chilies till it turns dark red.  Remove and drain.  Set aside.
3. With the same cooking oil, add the anchovies and fry on low heat till golden brown or crispy.  Remove and drain to remove access oil.  Set aside.
4. Add the fried fried chilies, 1-2 tbsp fried anchovies, sugar, white pepper, and salt.  Blend together in a food processor into grounded ingredients.
5. In a large bowl, add the fried anchovies, ground ingredients, and fried shallots.  Mix it evenly.  Store in an air-tight container.