Sardine is a very common dish in the household of my family. As its really easy and fast to prepare, I cook it several times a month. Sardines are great source of Calcium too.

I have named the recipe Asian Spicy Sardines because the ingredients I use would give a strong Asian Flavour!

Enjoy this dish with simply steamed rice, dosa, bread or Roti Jala (simple Nonya dish)

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Ingredients

• 1 can of Sardines in tomato sauce
• 1 big tomato (diced)
• 1/2 big onion ( sliced finely)
• 2 green chillies(sliced finely)
• 1 heap tbsp of ( my 3 in 1 paste) or crushed ginger/garlic that are sold in bottles
• 1 heap tbsp of chilli paste or bottled chilli paste
• 1 tbsp of tarmarind paste or 2tbsp of lemon juice
• 5 curry leaves (optional)
• 2 tbsp of vegetable oil

Note : You can find home made recipe of 3 in 1 paste and chilli paste on my blog.  Just click on the above link.

Method

1. Remove Sardines from can, clean and set aside. Reserve the tomato sauce in the can.
2. Heat oil in a deep pan, add onions, tomato, chilis and fry for 2 mins on medium flame.
3. Add curry leaves and fry for another 1 min
4. Add the tomato sauce from can, chilli paste, ginger/ garlic paste and tarmarind paste or lemon juice
5. Stir fry for 5 mins
6. Lastly add the sardines , salt as required and stir fry for another  5 mins
7. Remove from wok and serve hot!