Sardines Noodles Mini Torta
Turn simple pantry staples into a flavor-packed, budget-friendly meal with this innovative Sardines Noodles Mini Torta! Born out of creativity during the COVID lockdown, this dish combines two Filipino favorites—canned sardines and instant noodles—into crispy, golden patties that are surprisingly delicious and filling.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
✔ Ultra-affordable – Uses cheap, shelf-stable ingredients.
✔ Quick & easy – Ready in under 20 minutes!
✔ Versatile – Eat as a snack, side, or main dish.
✔ No food waste – Great for leftover noodles or sardines.
Serving Ideas
🍚 With rice & banana ketchup – The classic Pinoy way!
🥗 As a sandwich filling – Great for baon!
🍴 With a dipping sauce – Try spicy mayo or vinegar.
Fun Fact: This recipe proves that limitations breed creativity—turning basic relief goods into a whole new dish!
Crispy outside, tender inside, and packed with umami—every bite is pure comfort! 😋🔥
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Sardines Noodles Mini Torta – Easy Recipe
Description
In this recipe, we combine sardines and noodles to become a delicious mini torta. Added with some ingredients and spices, we can now have a unique taste combination of two essential foods.
Ingredients
Instructions
Pour the canned sardines into a bowl. Set aside half of the sauce for dipping sauce. Mash the sardines.
Grind the noodles using a food processor. Add it to the mashed sardines.
Add flour, ground black pepper, salt, and finely cut spring onion. Mix well to combine. Add a small amount of water if necessary.
Scoop a tablespoon, make a ball and flatten it to form a torta. Repeat the process until all the mixture is consumed.
Heat cooking oil in a pan and fry the torta mixture until it turns golden brown.
Remove from the pan, use a strainer or table napkin to drain excess oil.
Serve with the sardine sauce we set aside.
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Nutrition Facts
Servings 2
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 484kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 37.9g59%
- Saturated Fat 6.8g34%
- Cholesterol 67mg23%
- Sodium 488mg21%
- Potassium 550mg16%
- Total Carbohydrate 14.1g5%
- Dietary Fiber 2.6g11%
- Sugars 2.3g
- Protein 22.6g46%
- Calcium 22 mg
- Iron 20 mg
- Vitamin D 22 IU
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
