Crispy ikan bilis and peanuts
Ingredients
1 cup ikan bilis (dried anchovies) + 1 tbsp unrefined cane sugar
1 cup raw peanuts, shelled, skin-on
Method
1. Rinse ikan bilis, drain well and dab dry.
2. Oil roasting: Heat peanut/coconut oil in a hot wok. Add the ikan bilis and fry till crisp and golden brown, about 8 min. Scoop out to drain on kitchen towels. Dry roast the peanuts but remove from heat just after you smell their aroma because they'll continue to cook and will burn. OR
Oven roasting (less messy): Preheat oven to 180 degrees celsius. Spread ikan bilis on a baking tray and bake for about 10 min, till dry, before adding in the peanuts and baking for another 15-20 min till all are crispy and golden and aromatic.