This Ginisa Recipe for Sardines with Udong Noodles is the ultimate fast, flavorful, and budget-friendly meal—packed with protein-rich sardines, fresh vegetables, and chewy udong noodles in a savory, garlicky sauce. Perfect for busy days, this dish transforms humble canned sardines into a hearty, satisfying bowl that’s healthier than instant noodles!
✅ Ready in 15 Minutes – Faster than takeout!
🐟 Rich in Omega-3s – Sardines boost heart and brain health.
🥬 Packed with Veggies – Chayote (sayote) and pechay add crunch and nutrients.
🍜 Udon Noodles – Thick, chewy texture soaks up the delicious sauce.
🍋 Squeeze calamansi – For a bright, tangy finish.
🍚 Pair with rice – Or enjoy as a noodle soup.
🌶 Top with fried garlic or chili oil – For extra aroma and heat.
This Ginisa Recipe for Sardines is comfort in a bowl—easy, nutritious, and packed with Filipino flavor!
Need more sardine recipes? Try our Sardines with Misua or Spanish Sardines next! 🐟🍜
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Filipino Ginisa Recipe for Sardines with Vegetable and Udong Noodles is a yummy and simple Pinoy comfort food. "Ginisa," or sautéing, is a common method in Filipino cuisine. This Ginisa dish contains canned sardines, chayote, and pechay, making it tasty, delightful, and nutritious. Udong noodles are added to the dish to make the texture more appetizing. When you're in a hurry to cook a meal, this recipe is a wonderful substitute for instant noodles, and it's even healthier than them.
Peel the chayote, remove seeds, and thinly slice. Then chop the spices needed.
Heat a pot with 2 tablespoons of cooking oil over medium-high heat. Add the garlic and saute until it turns light brown. Then add the onion and saute for 30 seconds. And add the chops and tomatoes; saute until soft.
Add the chayote slices and saute for 2 minutes. Then add fish sauce and stir.
Add water, cover with a lid, and bring to a boil. Simmer for 5 minutes.
Add two cans of sardines; add the udong noodles and pechay stem. Stir, cover, and cook for 3 minutes.
Season with salt and ground black pepper to taste.
Taste it and adjust the flavor as needed.
Add the pechay leaves and cook for 1 to 2 minutes. Then remove from heat.
Transfer to a serving bowl and serve hot.
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Servings 4
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.