Korean Side Dish: Stir-fried Dried Anchovies Myeolchi-bokkeum (better than the rest)
Sweet, salty, and crunchy. It’s one of the most popular Korean side dishes and it’s super easy to make. Most recipes that store-bought and restaurant-made versions use include ingredients like syrups, excessive amounts of sugar, inflammatory oils, and sauces that can cause digestive upset.
Our Recipe
Has a SUPERFOOD ingredient that not only makes this taste delicious but also supports a healthy microbiome AND:
Improves energy levels & muscle recovery (from the pollen)
Supports the immune system (from the propolis)
Enhances cognitive function & supports hormone balance (from the royal jelly)
Maybe you guessed that it’s a Bee product by now!
Ingredients
6-7oz dried anchovies (found at a Korean market like H MART)
3 TBSP of 100% pure avocado oil or coconut oil (ghee or butter works too)
3 TBSP of minced garlic (~3 garlic cloves)
3 TBSP of BeeKeepers Naturals SuperFood Honey*
Optional: sprouted pumpkin seeds or nuts of choice (more nutrients + crunch!)
Directions
Heat a skillet over medium heat. Place dried anchovies (no oil at this point) in skillet and stir for a few minutes, until the anchovies turn a shade darker.
Place the dried anchovies in a colander and shake vigorously. Small crumbs/broken pieces will fall through. Set aside. This step makes the final dish a lot more tasty (removes the bitterness).
Add non-inflammatory oil/fat of choice and minced garlic to the skillet and fry the garlic over medium heat until garlic turns slightly golden.
Add in dried anchovies and SUPERFOOD HONEY. Lower heat to Low. Mix until the anchovies are well coated.
Add in optional crunch: we love raw pumpkin seeds in ours, but sesame seeds or peanuts and almonds are fun too!
Serve warm or cold— enjoy!
Storage: keep in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 month.
* Use Code: MUMWITHABUN for 20% off of BKN’s Superfood Honey
It’s delicious and every ingredient makes this side dish (or snack) a true powerhouse of nutritional goodness.
Dried anchovies: low in mercury, rich in calcium, and high in DHA #brainfood — it’s a superfood in and of itself
Avocado or coconut oil: the healthy fat of choice helps the body absorb the nutrients from the dish
Garlic: extra immune support and umami
*BKN SUPERFOOD Honey: truly unlike the rest, this secret sauce replaces the weird syrups and sweeteners that restaurants and supermarkets use to make their version sticky
Sprouted Pumpkin seeds: not only nutrient dense but also we love the crunch factor.
*Use Code: MUMWITHABUN for 20% off at beekeepersnaturals.com
See blog post for the full recipe, ingredients, and instructions!
