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Ikan Bilis, with peanuts, is a delicious side dish with Malay or Indonesian style Curries and rice and great on its own served along side an ice cold beer.

Ingredients

* 1 Handful of dried Ikan Bilis
* 2 Handfuls of Unsalted Peanuts
* Oil
* Half a Teaspoon of Chili Powder
* Half a Teaspoon of Curry Powder
* Quarter of a Teaspoon of Turmeric
* 1 Tablespoon of Palm Sugar.

Instructions

Deep fry dried Ikan Bilis in oil, over a low heat for 5 minutes until crispy. Remove and pat dry on paper towel. Pour out remaining oil and clean the frying pan. Add 2 tablespoons of oil back into the fry pan and gently fry the chili, curry and turmeric powder for a few seconds. Add back in the Ikan Bilis, Peanuts and Palm Sugar. Stir until the ingredients are mixed and both Ikan Bilis and peanuts are well coated.