Ginisang Upo with Sardinas

Ingredients for Ginisang Upo with Sardinas

• 1 medium bottle gourd (upo), peeled and sliced
• 2 (5.5-ounce) cans spicy sardines in tomato sauce
• 1 medium yellow onion, sliced
• 2 medium ripe tomatoes, cubed
• 4 cloves garlic, crushed
• 1/4 cup water
• 2 tablespoons fish sauce
• 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 3 tablespoons cooking oil

How to cook Ginisang Upo with Sardinas

1. 1.Heat oil in a pan over medium heat. Sauté onion and garlic until aromatic.
2. 2.Add tomatoes and cook until soft and saucy.
3. 3.Add upo and sauté for 3 minutes.
4. 4.Stir in sardines and their tomato sauce, then add water. Bring to a boil.
5. 5.Cook 3–5 minutes until the upo is tender. Season with fish sauce and pepper, then serve.