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.

Sambal Sardine Surprise

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

  1. Heat the cooking oil in a pan over medium heat.
  2. Add the sliced onion and minced garlic, and sauté until fragrant.
  3. Add the sambal paste and cook for 2-3 minutes.
  4. Add the sardines with the tomato sauce, tamarind paste, sugar, and salt. Cook for another 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  5. Once the sardine mixture is heated through and the flavors have melded, remove from heat.
  6. 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