Ensaladang Dilis (Tomato and Onion Salad with Dried Anchovies)

By Panlasang Pinoy

Ingredients

3 ounces dried anchovies
3 pieces ripe tomatoes (seeded and diced)
1 pieces purple onion (medium, diced)
3 pieces calamansi
1 tablespoon fish sauce
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon sugar (optional)
2 teaspoon cooking oil

Prep Time10mins
Cook Time5mins
Servings4

Instructions

Heat the cooking oil in a pan. Add the dried anchovies and stir-fry until they start to brown.

Transfer the anchovies to a plate right away. They will get crispier as they cool.

Squeeze the calamansi into a bowl. Add the fish sauce, ground black pepper, and sugar, if using. Stir until well combined.

Add the tomatoes and onion. Toss gently to coat them with the dressing.

Add the fried anchovies and gently toss until all the ingredients are evenly combined.

Transfer to a serving bowl and serve. I like having this as a main dish with garlic fried rice, but it also makes a good side dish for inihaw na liempo.