Ginisang Upo at Sardinas
Sardines with bottle gourd squash is nutritious as it is delicious. It's easy to make and budget-friendly, too! Great with steamed rice!
Servings: 4 Servings
Calories: 227kcal
Ingredients
- 1 large upo
- 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
- 2 cans (5.5 ounces each) tomato-based Sardines
- 2 cups water
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cut and discard ends of upo. Using a peeler, peel skin. Cut the gourd lengthwise.
- If the interior is "too spongy" and has mature seeds, remove spongy flesh using a spoon and discard. Slice gourd lengthwise into halves and then slice into ½ inch-thick pieces.
- In a pot, heat oil. Add onions and garlic and saute until softened.
- Add tomatoes and continue to cook until slightly softened.
- Add fish sauce and cook, stirring occasionally, for about 1 to 2 minutes.
- Add sardines and gently break into pieces, if desired.
- Add water and bring to a boil.
- Add upo and stir to combine. Continue to cook for about 5 to 7 minutes or until upo are tender yet crisp.
- Season with salt and pepper. Serve hot.
Notes
Cook the vegetable just until tender as it will continue to cook and soften in the residual heat.
Nutrition
Calories: 227kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 20g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 111mg | Sodium: 758mg | Potassium: 535mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 342IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 340mg | Iron: 3mg