Sambal Sardine Surprise
Sambal Sardine Surprise is a spicy and flavorful dish from Malay cuisine that combines the richness of sardines with the heat of sambal. This dish is perfect for those who love a little kick in their meal.
Ingredients
- 2 cans of sardines in tomato sauce
- 4 tablespoons of sambal paste
- 1 onion, thinly sliced
- 2 cloves of garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon of tamarind paste
- 1 teaspoon of sugar
- Salt to taste
- 2 tablespoons of cooking oil
Instructions
- Heat the cooking oil in a pan over medium heat.
- Add the sliced onion and minced garlic, and sauté until fragrant.
- Add the sambal paste and cook for 2-3 minutes.
- Add the sardines with the tomato sauce, tamarind paste, sugar, and salt. Cook for another 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Once the sardine mixture is heated through and the flavors have melded, remove from heat.
- Serve the Sambal Sardine Surprise hot with steamed rice or bread.
Cooking & Preparation
- Preparation time:
- 15 minutes
- Cooking time:
- 20 minutes
- Total time:
- 35 minutes
- Cooking method
- Stovetop
Nutritional facts per 1 serving
- Calories
- 300 per serving
- Protein
- 15g
- Carbohydrates
- 10g
- Fat
- 20g
Supplies
Frying pan Spatula
Tools
Knife Cutting board Can opener
Serving suggestions
Sambal Sardine Surprise is best served with a side of steamed rice and a refreshing cucumber salad.
Tips & tricks
For an extra kick, add chopped bird's eye chilies to the sambal mixture.
Cost
$10