Tumis Sardines: Sauteed Canned Sardines

Method5 steps · about 25 min

1. 1

   Step 1: In a wok, heat the vegetable oil (2 tbsp) over medium heat.

   Uses 2 tbsp vegetable oil

2. 2

   Step 2: Sauté the sliced garlic (3 cloves), shallots (3) and tomato (1) in the heated oil until fragrant, around 4 minutes. Add the sliced big red chilli (1) if desired.

   Fry sardine-dish aromatics · 4 minUses heated vegetable oil · 3 cloves garlic, peeled and thinly sliced · 3 small shallots (can be substituted with a small red onion), peeled, thinly sliced · 1 small tomato, sliced in wedges · 1 big red chilli (optional), sliced

3. 3

   Step 3: Add the canned sardines with their tomato sauce, white pepper and pinch of salt. Add the whole bird’s-eye chillies if desired. Gently mix without breaking the fish.

   Uses sautéed garlic, shallot and tomato base · 1 can sardines in tomato sauce (approximately 425 g) · 0.25 tsp white ground pepper · 1 pinch salt · 4 whole bird’s eyes chillies (optional)

4. 4

   Step 4: Continue to simmer until the sauce thickens, around 10 minutes.

   Simmer sauce · 10 minUses seasoned sardines and aromatic tomato sauce

5. 5

   Step 5: When done, transfer the sardines to a serving plate.

   Uses cooked sardines in thickened tomato sauce