Asian Fish and Chips (Fried Ikan Bilis and Spicy Garlic Fries)

Adapted from Vietnamese Food and Epicurious.

Ingredients

Fried Ikan Bilis (Fried Anchovies)

1. Ikan bilis, 400g
2. Flour, 1 tbsp
3. Salt, 1 tsp
4. Oil, for frying

Spicy Garlic Fries

1. Potatoes, 3
2. Garlic, minced
3. Honey, 2 tbsp
4. Chilli sauce, 1 tbsp
5. Chilli powder, 1 tsp
6. Salt, to taste
7. Oil, for frying

Instructions

Fried Ikan Bilis (Fried Anchovies)

1. Wash anchovies, then drain and let dry.
2. In a bowl, cover anchovies with salt and leave for 30 min.
3. Cover anchovies with flour.
4. In a pot, add oil and heat until hot.
5. Add the anchovies and fry for 5 min.
6. Remove the anchovies and drain on a paper towel. Set aside for 5 min, then fry again, until crisp and golden.
7. Remove and drain on another paper towel.

Spicy Garlic Fries

1. Wash, peel and dry potatoes.
2. Cut into chunks.
3. In a pot, add oil and heat to medium hot.
4. Add the potatoes and fry for 5 min.
5. Remove and drain on a paper towel. 
6. Turn heat up, then fry the potatoes again for another 2 min, until crisp and golden.
7. Remove and drain on another paper towel.
8. In a pan, add 1 tsp oil and garlic.
9. Fry garlic until light golden and fragrant.
10. In a small bowl, mix honey, chilli sauce and chilli powder.
11. Add sauce mixture into the pan and fry with the garlic.
12. Add the fried ikan bilis and fries into the pan.
13. Fry until all the ikan bilis and fries are coated with the sauce. Continue until the sauce becomes dry.
14. Serve hot.