Myanmar - Fresh Anchovy Relish

Fresh Anchovy Relish

Serves 6

Ingredients

-       250 g/8 oz fresh small anchovies, about 5-8 cm/2-3 in size

-       2 pieces dried gamboge or small knob dried tamarind or half a lime

-       3 tablespoons oil

-       1 large onion, finely chopped

-       2 teaspoons finely chopped garlic

-       sprig of fresh curry leaves

-       2 teaspoons salt

-       2 teaspoons chilli powder

Directions

-       Wash the fish well, removing heads and intestines.

-       Wash in several changes of water, adding gamboge, tamarind or lime to the washing water.

-       Drain.

-       Heat oil and add remaining ingredients.

-       Fry for 5 minutes on high heat, then add anchovies, turn heat low and simmer for 10 minutes.

-       Taste and adjust seasoning.

-       Serve as a hot relish with rice.