Asian night market snacks
Little bit of crunch, little bit of texture, very fresh!
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Ingredients
1
pack shishito peppers, raw and clean (approx. 250 gm)
1 1/2
cups canola oil
1/2
teaspoon kosher salt
1/2
teaspoon kimchi dust
1/2
cup kimchi, drained
Taiwanese Anchovy Bar Snacks
1
cup Japanese anchovies, dried
1/4
cup unsalted roasted peanuts
1/2
cup chopped scallions
1
birds eye chili, finely chopped
1/2
cup marinated tofu, julienne
2
teaspoons light soy sauce
salt and pepper, to taste
2
tablespoons canola oil
Instructions
Blistered Shishito Peppers
- In a dehydrator (or air fryer on dehydrate mode), place ½ cup of drained kimchi evenly apart on baking sheet and set on dehydrate (generally overnight). Next day, place kimchi chips into a processor and pulse to a fine salt-like grind. Store in a sealed container.
- Heat oil in a medium pot or sauce pan and place on medium-high heat. When oil has reached maximum heating level, place shishitos into pot (ensure they are not wet). Allow peppers to fry for 2-3 minutes or until they are blistered. Remove and set on cooling rack or drain oil off peppers.
- While hot, place in a stainless mixing bowl and toss with kosher salt. Plate peppers and sprinkle with kimchi dust.
- Rinse anchovies in warm water, leave in a bowl covered overnight to rehydrate.
- In a hot wok or pan, add oil and bring to high heat. Add anchovies to the pan and allow to cook while tossing. Add scallions, chilies and tofu to pan, continue to stir and toss.
- As anchovies begin to crisp, bring the heat down slightly and add soy sauce.
- Stir in peanuts, salt and pepper and toss contents in pan thoroughly.
- Allow to cool and serve in bowl alongside your favourite cold refreshments.