Sambal Sardine
Canned sardines are one of Malaysia’s local favourites, so we’re going to show you how to bring them to a whole new delicious level to be enjoyed with rice, bread or even naan. But please don’t worry if you’re missing a couple of ingredients, even with just half of those listed you’ll still enjoy a super satisfying meal.
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Type
Quick & Easy
Difficulty
Novice
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Ingredients
| 1 tin/425g Sardine (in tomato sauce) | |
| 5 Shallots | |
| 1 stalk Lemongrass (bruised) | |
| 3 cloves Garlic | |
| 2 Big Tomatoes | |
| ½ tsp Salt | |
| 2 tbsp Chili powder | |
| 1/4 tsp Turmeric powder | |
| 1 tsp Sugar | |
| 2 tbsp Cooking Oil | |
| ½ Lemon juice 1 Big Onion |
Instructions
- In a deep pan or wok, heat the cooking oil, fry the shallots, lemongrass and garlic until fragrant.
- Then add the tomatoes and salt, cook until they turn soft.
- Add the chili powder and turmeric powder, stir for 2 minutes.
- Then add the sardine (include the sauce from the in too), sugar and lemon juice.
- Add the big onion, water and cook for 2 minutes.
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