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Ginisang Sardinas with Ampalaya

Ginisang Sardinas with Ampalaya

This is a recipe for Sauteed Sardines with bittermelon. It is translated as Ginisang Sardinas with Ampalaya in Filipino.

⏱ Prep: 3 min ⏱ Cook: 12 min

Ingredients

  • 1 large arge can sardines in tomato sauce
  • 1 medium bitter melon (ampalaya, cored and sliced into thin pieces)
  • 1 medium red onion
  • 5 clove garlic (crushed)
  • 2 tbsp toasted garlic (optional)
  • 2 tbsp chopped scallions (optional)
  • 1.12 tsp ground black pepper
  • 2 tsp fish sauce (patis)
  • 3 tbsp oil

Instructions

  1. Heat oil in a cooking pot

  2. Sauté garlic and onion until the garlic starts to turn light brown.

  3. Add the sliced bitter melon. Continue to sauté for 2 minutes.

  4. Pour the contents of the large can of sardines. Gently stir.

  5. Add ground black pepper and fish sauce. Cover and continue to cook in medium heat for 2 to 3 minutes.

  6. Transfer to a serving plate. Top with chopped scallions and toasted garlic.

  7. Serve. Share and enjoy!