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Spicy Dilis
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Spicy dilis recipe

Spicy dilis is commonly sold in various stores across the Philippines. It's packaged in small plastic packets stapled on thin cardboard and is considered a snack by many a Filipino.
Course Main Course
Cuisine Filipino
Keyword Fish
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 3 people
Calories 111kcal
Author Joost Nusselder
Cost $4

Ingredients

  • 2 cups dried anchovies (dilis)
  • 2 tbsp banana ketchup
  • 2 tsp hot chili sauce
  • ½ cup brown sugar
  • 2 cups cooking oil

Instructions

  • Heat a pot and pour in cooking oil.
  • When the oil becomes hot, deep-fry the dried anchovies (dilis) for 2 to 3 minutes or until the color turns light brown.
  • Turn off the 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 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.

Nutrition

Calories: 111kcal