Kerabu Ikan bilis / Anchovies

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KERABU IKAN BILIS



Kerabu ikan bilis or fried anchovie salad , is a crunchy zesty and delicious side dish . It pairs well with many dishes especially dhal curry. You can find sambar recipe in the link below:-

http://casualcook2.blogspot.com/2020/06/how-to-make-sambardhal-currylentil-curry.html

It's just the kind of dish you'd want to make when you don't have the appetite to eat anything or when you are craving for 
something salty-sourish. 

This kerabu is easy to make because the ingredients are readily available and the method is not complicated. This dish can be whipped up in no time at all!

To make this kerabu, you only need 4 ingredients. Ikan bilis/anchovies, green chillies, onion and lime juice.

: Ikan bilis / anchovies - Pick through the 
  ikan bilis to seperate the fish from the 
  residue. It is important to wash them 
  before frying. Fry ikan bilis at the correct
  oil temperature and for the correct length
  of time so that they are crispy  and 
  not burnt. The oil will bubble and foam
  whilst the ikan bilis is frying. Stir
  continuasly to prevent from burning.
  If ikan bilis is ready, quickly remove them
  Drain them on a paper towel. Pound 
  coarsely. You have to take into 
  consideration that the amount of fried
  ikan bilis will be a lot lesser after pounding
  
  I'm adding green chillies for the spiciness.      You can replace it by adding bird's eye 
  chilies for an extra 'kick' .
  
: I prefer using lime juice for tanginess  
  instead of lemon juice. I feel lime juice
  has more of a floral/herbal aroma and has
  more depth of flavour but there are no 
  hard rules here.

 : Use raw onions to add a kick of flavour
   to your kerabu.

Let's get pounding!


INGREDIENTS

- 100g ikan bilis ( clean and washed)

- 1 medium size onions

- 1 Green chili

- Juice of 1/2 lime


METHOD

- Heat oil in a pan. Fry ikan bilis until 
  crispy and golden brown. Remove and
  set aside for 5 minutes to cool.




- Dice onion and green chilli. Set aside




- Pound the fried ikan bilis coarsely . Set 
  a side






- Add in the diced onion and green chilli
   into the pounded ikan bilis 

- Squeeze in the lime juice, toss together 
  until well combined. Taste and adjust 
  accordingly.




- Serve and enjoy! 


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