Posted by Mabel > 2022-03-12 19:15 | Report Abuse

Very interesting observation Snow White. Thanks for sharing..

Anchovies resemble herring superficially but have a larger mouth and a rounded belly. They are small fish; few exceed 20 cm in length and most live 3 years or less.

Thanks God we Malaysian love them so much. They have a smooth texture, no bones and are easily melted. They come in flavourless oil and have fantastic fish flavour without too much saltiness. They'd work well in salads or green sauces..

Anchovies are rich in omega-3 fatty acids, which offer powerful benefits for your heart. Studies show they may reduce your triglyceride levels, slow the build-up of plaque in your arteries, and reduce your blood pressure. They may also lower your risk of stroke by reducing blood clotting.

Small fish like sardines, mackerel, and anchovies contain the same key brain-building nutrients found in larger fish. And small fish have the added benefit of, well, being small.

Anchovies have so much love to give — they're salty, briny, and full of umami-rich flavour. What's so magical about them is that they actually disintegrate when cooked..

That mouth-watering umami found in dishes that use cured anchovies comes from the glutamate developed in the salting process. During months of lying-in salt, the fish are transformed by enzymes and good bacteria into a salty, briny powerhouse, with little to no fishy taste left behind..

That’s why they are so delicious

Happy Cooking

Chef Mabel Meow