Ensaladang Dilis (Tomato and Onion Salad with Dried Anchovies)

Ingredients for Ensaladang Dilis (Tomato and Onion Salad with Dried Anchovies)

• 3 oz dried anchovies
• 3 ripe tomatoes, seeded and diced
• 1 medium purple onion, diced
• 3 calamansi
• 1 tbsp fish sauce
• 1/4 tsp ground black pepper
• 1/2 tsp sugar, optional
• 2 tsp cooking oil

How to cook Ensaladang Dilis (Tomato and Onion Salad with Dried Anchovies)

1. 1.Heat oil in a pan over medium heat and stir-fry dried anchovies until lightly browned.
2. 2.Transfer anchovies immediately to a plate and let them cool until crisp.
3. 3.Squeeze calamansi into a bowl; mix with fish sauce, black pepper, and optional sugar.
4. 4.Toss tomatoes and purple onion gently with the dressing.
5. 5.Fold in the cooled anchovies and serve immediately.