Kilawin

Ingredients:

• 1/2 kilo anchovies (dilis) or its substitute
• water for balancing anchovies
• 3 pieces onions, diced
• 3 pieces cloves garlic, minced
• 2 pieces chili pepper (siling labuyo), chopped (optional)
• calamansi juice or white vinegar
• sugar
• salt and pepper to taste

1. Boil water in pot. Put anchovies in water and stir.
2. When anchovies turn white, drain water. Put anchovies in a dish.
3. Pour vinegar or calamansi juice, salt and pepper.
4. Season well with sugar.
   
5. Stir then serve.