Ginisang Ampalaya sa Sardinas
Ginisang Ampalaya with Sardines is easy to make and budget-friendly. It's delicious and packed with protein and nutrients you'll feel good serving the whole family.
- Prep time
- 10 min
- Cook time
- 15 min
- Yield
- 4 servings
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
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 (5.5 ounces each) sardines in tomato sauce
- 1 cup water
- 1/2 tsp sugar
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- 1
Cut ampalaya lengthwise and with a spoon, remove seeds and scrape off white pith. Sliced thinly and place in a bowl of cold salted water until needed. Drain well when ready to use.
- 2
In a wide skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add onions and garlic and cook, stirring regularly, 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
Add sardines (including the sauce) and water. Bring to a boil.
- 6
Add ampalaya and gently toss to combine. Cook for about 3 to 5 minutes or until tender yet crisp.
- 7
Add sugar and season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve hot.