Ginisang Sardinas (Sautéed Sardines)

Ingredients for Ginisang Sardinas (Sautéed Sardines)

• 11 oz sardines in tomato sauce, about 2 small cans
• 1 medium red onion, sliced lengthwise
• 3 cloves garlic, crushed
• 1 tbsp flat-leaf parsley, chopped
• 1 medium ripe tomato, chopped
• 2 tsp lemon or calamansi juice
• 2 siling labuyo (bird's-eye chilies), optional
• 1 tsp fish sauce or salt
• 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
• 2 tbsp cooking oil

How to cook Ginisang Sardinas (Sautéed Sardines)

1. 1.Heat oil in a pan over medium heat. Sauté garlic and onion until the onion softens.
2. 2.Add tomato and cook for 3 minutes until juicy.
3. 3.Add sardines with their tomato sauce and the siling labuyo; bring to a gentle boil.
4. 4.Cook over low to medium heat for 5 minutes, adding a little water only if the pan becomes dry.
5. 5.Stir in lemon or calamansi juice, pepper, and fish sauce or salt; cook 1 minute.
6. 6.Transfer to a bowl, garnish with parsley, and serve with steamed rice.