By Grocery List Plus Editorial Staff | Published on June 14, 2026
Serves 8
20 min
Anchovy Stock
Recipe GLPRacb99eb9179515
A light, savory Southeast Asian broth made by simmering dried anchovies in water. This umami-rich stock serves as a foundational ingredient for soups, noodle dishes, and other Asian cuisine preparations. The simple method extracts deep flavor while keeping the broth clean and versatile.
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Ingredients
10 grams Dried anchovies
4 cups Water
Directions
Rinse the dried anchovies under cold water to remove any excess salt and impurities. Drain well.
Bring 4 cups of water to a boil in a pot over high heat.
Add the rinsed anchovies to the boiling water and return to a boil.
Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer gently for 15 minutes, allowing the anchovies to infuse their flavor into the stock.
Strain the stock through a fine-mesh sieve into a clean pot or bowl, discarding the solids. The stock is now ready to use or store.
Comments
Dried anchovies are not stocked at the major Charlotte chains—Harris Teeter, Food Lion, Publix, Walmart, ALDI, and Kroger banners rarely carry them, so you'll need to plan a trip to an Asian market like H-Mart or a specialty grocer. The stock itself costs next to nothing once you have the anchovies, and the 20-minute stated time is honest for simmering. This recipe makes sense if you're already cooking Asian broths or soups regularly and can buy anchovies in bulk; it's a genuine utility dish that reheats perfectly. Budget the extra errand as a real weeknight cost unless you live near an Asian grocery or order online ahead.
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