What Is Ikan bilis (dried anchovies) and How Can I Use It?
Here's everything worth knowing about ikan bilis (dried anchovies) and how to pick it, what it is, how to store it, and what to use instead, plus 1 recipe to cook tonight.
What is ikan bilis (dried anchovies)?
Ikan Bilis, dried anchoives, are commonly used in Malaysia in dishes such as Nasi Lemak. Ikan is the Malay word for fish.
In Singapore and Malaysia, anchovies are used to make a fish stock, Javanese sambal, or are deep fried and are used in a similar way that dried shrimp are used in Malaysian cuisine.
An anchovy fish stock is commonly used as a base for noodle based soups.
- In Chinese:
- 江鱼仔（干凤尾鱼）
- British (UK) term:
- Ikan bilis (dried anchovies)
- en français:
- ikan bilis (des anchois séchés)
- en español:
- bilis ikan (anchoas secas)
Recipes using ikan bilis (dried anchovies)
There are 1 recipes that contain this ingredient.
Healthier Nasi Lemak
Considered the national dish of Malaysia, nasi lemak is a breakfast staple in Singapore hawker centres, but is also recognised as one of the least healthy breakfast options - no surprise since lemak means 'fatty' and refers to the rich white rice cooked in coconut cream. When served with fried chicken, the dish really does pack a calorific punch. However, with a few tweaks and substitutions it is possible to create a healthier version of the dish to enjoy on weekends at home with family.
