Sarden Balado Recipe
Ingredients
| Ingredient | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Canned mackerel sardines | 1 can (about 400g) |
| Bird’s eye chilies (finely ground) | 100g (about 3.5 oz) |
| Shallots (thinly sliced) | 3 cloves |
| Tomato (cut into wedges) | 1 medium |
| Lime (juiced) | ½ piece |
| Salt | To taste |
| Cooking oil | For frying |
| For Additional | |
| Potatoes (cut into wedges) | 3 medium |
Instructions
- Prepare the Ingredients: Gather all the necessary ingredients, ensuring they are ready for use.
- Separate the Sardines: Carefully drain the sardines from their sauce and set aside.
- Fry the Sardines: In a heated pan, fry the sardines until they are golden brown and fragrant. It’s advisable to cover the pan while frying to avoid splatters.
- Sauté the Aromatics: Using the oil leftover from frying the sardines, sauté the sliced shallots until fragrant, then add the tomato wedges and the ground chilies, stirring well.
- Incorporate the Sardine Sauce: Pour in the sardine sauce, stirring until it reaches a simmer.
- Add Lime Juice: Mix in the lime juice and continue cooking until the sauce is well blended. Taste and adjust the seasoning with salt as needed.
- Fry the Potatoes: In a separate pan, fry the potato wedges until they are golden and cooked through.
- Combine Ingredients: Gently fold the fried sardines and potatoes into the sardine sauce, ensuring everything is well coated. Flip them carefully to maintain the shape.
- Serve: Once everything is heated through and well combined, transfer to a serving dish. Enjoy your Sarden Balado with steamed rice for a delightful meal!
This Sarden Balado is a spicy, savory dish that showcases the ultimate combination of flavors, making it perfect for a comforting meal.
