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Ginisang Ampalaya sa Sardinas

Ginisang Ampalaya sa Sardinas

Ginisang ampalaya sa sardinas is delicious as it is nutritious! It's easy to make, budget-friendly, and the perfect comfort food served with steamed rice.

⏱ Prep: 0 min ⏱ Cook: 400 min

Ingredients

  • 2 large ampalaya
  • 1 tbsp canola oil
  • 1 onion, peeled and chopped
  • 2 clove garlic, peeled and minced
  • 2 large Roma tomatoes, chopped
  • 1 tbsp fish sauce
  • 2 can .5 ounces each) sardines in tomato sauce
  • 1 cup water
  • 0.5 tsp sugar
  • 0 salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Cut ampalaya lengthwise and with a spoon, remove seeds and scrape off white pith. Slice it thin and put it in a bowl of cold salted water until needed. Drain it well when ready to use.

  2. In a wide skillet, heat oil on medium heat. Add onions and garlic and cook, stirring them around, until softened.

  3. Add tomatoes and cook, regularly mashing with the back of the spoon, until softened and release juice.

  4. Add fish sauce and cook for about 1 minute.

  5. Drop in sardines (including the sauce) and water. Get it boiling.

  6. Mix in ampalaya and gently toss to combine. Cook for about 3 to 5 minutes or until tender yet crisp.

  7. Add sugar and Add salt and pepper to taste. Serve it while it's hot.

  8. A little bit of sugar can help neutralize the bitter taste. Sprinkle about ½ teaspoon along with salt and pepper.