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.
Servings: 4 Servings
Calories: 63kcal
Ingredients
- 2 large ampalaya
- 1 tablespoon canola oil
- 1 onion, peeled and chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, peeled and minced
- 2 large Roma tomatoes, chopped
- 1 tablespoon fish sauce
- 2 cans (5.5 ounces each) sardines in tomato sauce
- 1 cup water
- ½ teaspoon sugar
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- 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.
- In a wide skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add onions and garlic and cook, stirring regularly, until softened.
- Add tomatoes and cook, regularly mashing with the back of the spoon, until softened and release juice.
- Add fish sauce and cook for about 1 minute.
- Add sardines (including the sauce) and water. Bring to a boil.
- Add ampalaya and gently toss to combine. Cook for about 3 to 5 minutes or until tender yet crisp.
- Add sugar and season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve hot.
Notes
- Keep stirring to a minimum and do not overcook the ampalaya to minimize the bitter taste.
- A little bit of sugar can help neutralize the bitter taste. Sprinkle about ½ teaspoon along with salt and pepper.
Nutrition
Calories: 63kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 1g | Sodium: 362mg | Potassium: 300mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 527IU | Vitamin C: 54mg | Calcium: 27mg | Iron: 1mg