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Ginisang Sardinas at Miswa

Published: Oct 22, 2016 · Modified: Jul 13, 2020 by Lalaine Manalo · This post may contain affiliate links

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Ginisang Sardinas with Miswa Noodles is easy to make in minutes and budget-friendly, too! It's hearty, flavorful, and delicious for all meals!

Ginisang Sardinas at Miswa in a clear bowl with a plate of steamed rice on the side
Ginisang Sardinas at Miswa

Ginisang sardinas is my go-to dish when I am pressed for time and need dinner in a hurry. It's such quick and easy meal to prepare yet always hit the spot!

The addition of miswa, however, is one tip I learned from a friend of mine who happens to be the smartest frugal homemaker I know. She states, "We were twelve kids in the family and money was tight when we were growing up. My mother had to work with limited resources and this ginisang sardinas at miswa comfortably fed the bunch of us for less".

sardines in tomato sauce in a bowl, miswa noodles, chopped onions, garlic, and tomatoes

Miswa is indeed an inexpensive yet delicious way to extend a meal. Two ounces added to the dish and you easily double the servings you get from two small cans of sardines.

But cheap and affordable it may be, this sardines with miswa is not short on flavor!  The hearty tomato-flavored sauce, fork-tender fish, and delicate wheat noodles combine into the ultimate comfort food.  It's a hearty and tasty dish you'll love for all meals.

cooking ginisang sardinas with misua in a pan

Helpful tips

  • I use canned sardines in tomato and my favorite brand is Ligo. If using sardines packed in oil, drain the fish well from the oil and add one cup of tomato sauce during cooking.
  • For a kick of spice, add a couple of minced chili peppers or a few dashes of hot sauce. You can also use the RED variety which has chili added.
  • As with most noodles, misua absorbs a lot of liquid. Make the dish saucier than you like as it will thicken more as it cools.
  • Want to make it more filling and nutritious? Add sliced upo or ampalaya!

sauteed sardines with misua and tomato sauce over steamed rice on a plate with fork and spoon

How to serve

  • Serve for breakfast, lunch, or dinner with steamed rice and scrambled or hard-boiled eggs to round off the meal.
  • Store leftovers with a tight-fitting lid and refrigerate for up to 3 days.
  • If reheating leftovers, add more water to loosen consistency and adjust seasonings to taste.
Ginisang Sardinas at Miswa in a clear bowl with a plate of steamed rice on the side
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4.5 from 4 votes

Ginisang Sardinas at Miswa

Sardines with vermicelli noodles is a hearty and tasty dish you'll love with steamed rice. It's easy to make and budget-friendly, too.
Prep Time10 mins
Cook Time10 mins
Total Time20 mins
Course: Main Entree
Cuisine: Filipino
Servings: 6 Servings
Calories: 231kcal
Author: Lalaine Manalo

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon canola oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, peeled and minced
  • 1 onion, peeled and sliced thinly
  • 2 medium Roma tomatoes, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon fish sauce
  • 3 cans (5.5 ounces each) tomato-based Sardines
  • 2 cups water
  • 2 ounces miswa noodles
  • salt and pepper to taste
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Instructions

  • In a pot over medium heat, heat oil.
  • Add onions and garlic and cook until softened.
  • Add tomatoes and continue to cook, mashing with the back of a spoon, until slightly softened.
  • Add fish sauce and cook, stirring occasionally, for about 1 to 2 minutes.
  • Add sardines and water. Bring to a boil.
  • Add miswa and cook, stirring occasionally, for about 2 to 4 minutes or until noodles are just softened.
  • Season with salt and pepper. Serve hot.

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Nutrition

Calories: 231kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 20g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 111mg | Sodium: 653mg | Potassium: 394mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 256IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 310mg | Iron: 2mg
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  1. Milette Romero Famorca says

    March 30, 2020 at 3:47 pm

    I love your cooking! Do you happen to have a cookbook?would love 💕 to purchase one.

    Reply
    • Lalaine Manalo says

      July 13, 2020 at 12:11 am

      Thank you so much!

      Reply
  2. Ricky says

    March 27, 2019 at 6:42 pm

    Pno po mgluto ng ginisng sardinas na may miswa

    Reply
  3. Pedro Benitez says

    February 05, 2015 at 1:03 am

    Partner with Hot pandesal .... just beautiful. A Mackerel is also a good substitute for a sardines.

    Reply
    • Lalaine says

      February 05, 2015 at 6:32 pm

      Hello Pedro

      I love sardinas with hot pandesal, simple comfort food 🙂

      Reply
  4. Biev says

    December 29, 2014 at 2:31 pm

    4 stars
    I like it. It's easy, it's quick, doesn't get many dishes dirty and the ingredients are easy to keep as pantry staples. It tastes a little bland to me on its own so I add a bit of cayenne for a kick. It's not such a frugal meal for me (sardines are 2.50$ a tin) and I couldn't feed 6 hungry adults with the amount this makes, but it's definitely become a go-to recipe for its simplicity.

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    • Lalaine says

      December 29, 2014 at 6:18 pm

      Hi Biev

      Wow! $2.50 for a tin of sardines! The Ligo brand I use is about .80 cents.

      I am glad you liked the recipe. If you can find Ligo sardines in tomato sauce, try the spicy kind (comes in red can) to give that little kick of spice you want. Happy holidays!

      Reply

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