Sweet and Spicy Dilis

Ingredients for Sweet and Spicy Dilis

• 2 cups dried anchovies (dilis)
• Cooking oil
• 4 tablespoons ketchup
• 1/3 cup brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 2 cloves garlic, minced

How to cook Sweet and Spicy Dilis

1. 1.Heat oil in a wok over medium heat and fry dilis for 1–2 minutes; do not overcook or they may become bitter.
2. 2.Drain the anchovies and toss them in a bowl with ketchup, brown sugar, and cayenne until coated.
3. 3.Sauté garlic in a little oil, then add the coated dilis.
4. 4.Cook over low heat, stirring continuously until the sugar melts and forms a coating.
5. 5.Cool before serving.