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Ikan Bilis Stock
Ikan Bilis (Anchovies) Stock Recipe
Ikan bilis come in vary degrees of saltiness depending on the type you buy and as a general guide, I recommend rinsing them in two changes of water before use; but if your ikan bilis is the extra-salty variety, you may need another 1-2 rinses. At the same time, do not over-rinse the ikan bilis or the stock will taste bland.
Ingredients:
- 100 grams ikan bilis (anchovies/江鱼仔)
- 2 litres of water
- 6 red dates (optional)
- 1 slice ginger (optional)
Directions:
- Rinse ikan bilis in two changes of water depending on the saltiness.
- In a pot, bring water to boil. Add ikan bilis, red dates and ginger. Simmer for 10-15 minutes.
- Using a slotted ladle, remove ikan bilis, red dates and ginger. Strain the broth through a sieve. When the broth has cooled, transfer to a storing container.
Noob Cook Tips:
- Keep in fridge (covered) for a few days.
- If you cannot finish using the stock, store it in an air tight, freeze-safe container in the freezer. Do not re-freeze once thawed, hence store in volumes which you can use at one go (you can even store them as ice cubes).
- You may also use disposable soup stock pouches to hold the ikan bilis, for convenience (discard them after cooking).
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Actually I can also simmer, freeze into cubes as concentrated cubes. When I need them, I add dissolve each cube in water to dilute it?
No need to add water as that will dilute the stock. Just let it thaw at room temperature or on a low heat stove.
Hi… Pls enlighten me. I am confused. Some say cooking time for ikan Billis soup is 10 minutes while others say 30 minutes? Thank you
This recipe recommends 10-15 minutes.