 Tasty Silver Anchovy |
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| June to September is the fishing season for silver anchovies. During this time of year, in the hours between nightfall till dawn, a spectacle of fishing takes place in the sea waters between Chihkan and Jibei. Silver anchovies are small when spawned. They grow to a medium size (about 5cm) as they become youth in May, and mature (about 7cm) in July and August. Silver anchovies contain a great quantity of calcium, and make an important fish product in Penghu. Many locals sun-dry the fish to preserve them and many restaurants here serve stir-fried dried silver anchovies with peanuts for the appetizer. |
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 Suggested ways to cook silver anchovies: |
- Simply boil with water and serve
- Sun-dried, and cooked with seaweed to make soup
- Sun-dried, and used in stir-fried dishes
- Sun-dried, and stir-fried with chili, garlic and peanuts; make wonderful drinking companion
- Sun-dried and serve
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