Spicy Ikan Bilis

Wonder wat's so special bout this side dish? My elder brother & Adam were crazy over it. In fact, my elder can finish 1 big bottle with a nite.
I used to hate ikan bilis, but i grew to appreciate them as time goes by.

Ingredients;
200gm ikan bilis
80g peanuts
2 chili padi, chopped
Some lime leaves
½ tsp chili paste
½ tbsp fine sugar
Oil for frying

Method;
-Remove & discard stomach & unwanted stuff from ikan bilis, peel them into half.
-Heat wok, add some oil, fry the peanuts till cook. Remove & set aside for later use.
-Add more oil, fry the ikan bilis till crispy & golden brown. Remove & set aside.
-In a clean wok, add ½ tbsp oil, fry chili padi & lime leaves till fragrant. -Add chili paste, continue to fry for 2-3 mins.
-Add sugar, fry for another 1 min.
-Return ikan bilis & peanut to wok, fry together with chili mixture till well coated.
-Serve with plain rice or nasi lemak.
-Enjoy!