Ginisang sardinas is my go-to dish when I am pressed for time and need dinner in a hurry. The addition of miswa, however, is one tip I learned from a friend of mine who remembers her mother preparing this dish on regular basis. She states, “We were twelve kids in the family and money was tight when we were growing up. My mother had to be smart with her limited resources and this ginisang sardinas at miswa comfortably fed the bunch of us for less”.
Adding miswa is indeed a delicious way to extend a meal. Two ounces of miswa and you get far more servings from two small cans of sardines. Not only is this ginisang miswa at sardinas economical, it’s also quick and easy to make. I love it as a hearty breakfast in the morning, especially with a side of scrambled eggs and steamed rice. It’s comfort food at its best!
This ginisang sardinas at miswa soup is best enjoyed fresh and hot from the stove. If reheating leftovers, add more water and adjust salt and pepper to taste.
- 1 tablespoon oil
- 2 cloves garlic, peeled and minced
- 1 small 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
- In a pot over medium heat, heat oil. Add onions and garlic and saute until limp. Add tomatoes and continue to cook, mashing with the back of 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.
Partner with Hot pandesal …. just beautiful. A Mackerel is also a good substitute for a sardines.
Hello Pedro
I love sardinas with hot pandesal, simple comfort food 🙂
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.
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!