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What Can I Make with Anchovies and Peanuts?

With anchovies and peanuts, you can make Anchovy peanut sambal, Anchovy peanut rice bowl, Anchovy peanut stir-fry, plus the other practical options below. Choose by the time, equipment, and supporting ingredients you have.

Five realistic directions

Meal ideas that genuinely fit these ingredients

01

Anchovy peanut sambal

Likely supporting ingredients: chilli, garlic, shallots, lime, rice or palm sugar.

02

Anchovy peanut rice bowl

Likely supporting ingredients: chilli, garlic, shallots, lime, rice or palm sugar.

03

Anchovy peanut stir-fry

Likely supporting ingredients: chilli, garlic, shallots, lime, rice or palm sugar.

04

Anchovy peanut salad

Likely supporting ingredients: chilli, garlic, shallots, lime, rice or palm sugar.

05

Spiced anchovy peanut mix

Likely supporting ingredients: chilli, garlic, shallots, lime, rice or palm sugar.

Pantry additions

What you may still need

chilli, garlic, shallots, lime, rice or palm sugar

Meal types

Good fits

  • lunch
  • dinner
  • condiment

Substitutions

If an ingredient is missing

Sardines give more body and moisture; mushrooms can provide savouriness in vegetarian dishes.

Cashews make a creamier sauce; sunflower-seed butter can work where a nut-free alternative is required.

A substitution can change texture, binding, leavening, taste, moisture, or cooking time.

Prep and storage

Keep the ingredients ready to use

Keep dried anchovies sealed and dry; rinse or soak salty anchovies when the recipe allows.

Store shelled peanuts airtight in a cool place and refrigerate ground sauce promptly.

FAQ

Questions about cooking with Anchovies and Peanuts

What is the quickest thing to make with anchovies and peanuts?

Anchovy peanut sambal is usually the quickest starting point. You may also need chilli, garlic, shallots, lime, rice or palm sugar.

Can I make Anchovy peanut sambal with only these main ingredients?

It depends on the recipe. For better flavour and the right structure, you will usually still need chilli, garlic, shallots, lime, rice or palm sugar.

What can I substitute for anchovies?

Sardines give more body and moisture; mushrooms can provide savouriness in vegetarian dishes.

How should I store anchovies and peanuts?

Keep dried anchovies sealed and dry; rinse or soak salty anchovies when the recipe allows. Store shelled peanuts airtight in a cool place and refrigerate ground sauce promptly.

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