Monika Fermented salted anchovies 340 g

✨ Monika Fermented Salted Anchovies (340 g) for deep, savory flavor

Monika fermented salted anchovies bring an intense umami punch with a distinctly salty, fermented aroma—exactly the kind of ingredient you reach for when a dish needs depth rather than more spice. Popular especially in the Philippines, they’re a classic way to add bold seafood character to everyday cooking.

Use a small amount at a time and let it melt into hot oil, sauces, or stews to season the whole pot. They pair especially well with rice dishes and can be used as a flavorful base or a finishing touch, depending on how strong you want the anchovy note to be.

✅ Key features

• Big umami impact from a small spoonful—use sparingly and adjust to taste
• Adds savory depth to rice dishes, sauces, and stir-fries without needing many extra seasonings
• Works well as a flavor base: sauté briefly to round out the aroma before adding other ingredients
• Great for balancing rich or fatty foods (like coconut-based dishes) with salty, fermented complexity
• Convenient pantry staple for quick meals when you want a bold, traditional seafood seasoning

🍽️ How to use

• Stir a little into fried rice or garlic rice to season the grains all the way through
• Sauté with onion and garlic, then add tomatoes or chili to build a quick, punchy sauce for rice
• Mix into a dipping sauce with citrus (like calamansi or lime) and a touch of sugar to balance the salt
• Use as a seasoning boost in vegetable stir-fries—especially with eggplant, okra, or leafy greens
• Try it alongside coconut rice dishes such as Nasi Lemak, where salty anchovy flavor complements the rich coconut notes

👩‍🍳 Try our original recipes

• Nasi Lemak (Malaysian Coconut Rice) with Sambal, Anchovies & Peanuts
  Nasi lemak is Malaysia’s iconic comfort meal: fragrant coconut rice served with spicy sambal, crunchy peanuts, salty fried anchovies, cucumber, and egg.

🧾 Ingredients

fermented anchovies, salt 17%, water, cane vinegar, flavour enhancer: E621, preservatives: E211.

🧾 Allergens

fish.

🧾 Nutrition facts

Energy (kJ)- 315 kJ

Energy (kcal)- 75 kcal

Fat- 2.5 g of which saturated 0 g

Carbohydrates- 1.8 g of which sugars 0 g

Protein- 11 g

Salt - 17.3 g

✨ Final touch

Did you know fermented salted anchovies are often used in Southeast Asian cooking as a natural umami “seasoning” to deepen flavor in rice and sauces?