Deep-fried DILIS

Dilis are a Filipino delicacy consisting of anchovies, often dried, that are lightly battered before being deep-fried and served hot as an appetizer.

PREP TIME5 minsCOOK TIME5 minsTOTAL TIME10 mins

Ingredients

½ lb dried dilisanchovies

2 tbsp sugar

½ cup white vinegar

2 tbsp hot sauceTabasco

1 cup cornstarch

1 tsp saltif dried anchovies are not already salted

Vegetable oilfor frying

Instructions

1

Combine the cornstarch, sugar and salt in a bowl.

2

In a separate bowl, mix the vinegar and the hot sauce and coat the anchovies with this mixture.

3

Then dip the anchovies in the mixture of cornstarch, sugar and salt.

4

Deep-fry the anchovies over medium heat until golden and crisp.

5

Drain on a plate lined with paper towel. Serve hot or warm.

CATEGORYAppetizersCUISINEFilipino recipesCOOKING METHODFrying