Delicious Homemade Spanish Sardines sa Kawali
Spanish-Style Sardines is a flavorful and versatile dish that’s perfect for any meal. The star ingredient of this recipe is tamban fish, known as toloy in the Cebuano dialect. These small, oily fish are packed with flavor and are traditionally cooked in a pressure cooker to speed up the process and soften the bones. However, if you don’t have a pressure cooker, this recipe offers an equally delicious alternative using a kawali or frying pan. While the cooking time is longer, the result is just as tender and flavorful, making it a worthwhile endeavor.
To prepare this dish, the tamban fish are cleaned and simmered in a savory mixture of tomatoes, onions, garlic, and spices like bay leaves and peppercorns. The longer cooking time in the kawali allows the fish bones to soften, making them safe and enjoyable to eat. The natural oils from the fish blend with the aromatic ingredients, creating a rich and savory sauce that’s both comforting and delicious. The fatty, flavorful nature of the fish makes it an excellent pairing with warm rice or freshly baked bread, offering a satisfying and hearty meal.
One of the best things about this Spanish-Style Sardines recipe is its versatility. You can enjoy it immediately or bottle it up for later use, making it a convenient and practical dish to have on hand. The bottling process preserves the flavors, allowing you to savor the dish days or even weeks later. It’s a great way to stock your pantry with homemade, flavorful sardines that are free from preservatives.
This easy-to-make recipe is perfect for anyone looking to explore Filipino-Spanish-inspired cuisine. Whether you’re cooking for a family dinner or preparing a meal for future use, this Spanish-Style Sardines sa Kawali is sure to impress. Try it today and enjoy a dish that’s rich in flavor, tradition, and practicality!
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Homemade Delicious Spanish Sardines sa Kawali
Description
This homemade Spanish sardines sa Kawali, or Spanish-style sardines, is very delicious. It has a savory flavor that makes it perfect to pair with warm rice.
Ingredients
Instructions
Clean the fish, remove scales, cut the head and tail, and then remove the innards. Wash them under running water to remove dirt and blood. Drain well and set aside.
Prepare the spices and vegetables.
In the pan, arrange half of the carrot, garlic, whole peppercorn, and seedless olive.
Arrange the tamban fish over them, then add the remaining carrot, garlic, whole peppercorn, and olives.
Add dry bay leaves, red chili or chili flakes, olive oil, vinegar, and water.
Turn on the heat and bring the liquid to a soft boil over medium heat. Once it starts boiling, cover the pan and simmer over low heat for 2 to 3 hours.
Note: If you want the sardine fishbones to be tender, cook them for roughly 6 hours or longer. Add more water as needed. You may also use a pressure cooker to cook this recipe for just an hour.Taste the sardine dish and adjust it as necessary. Turn the heat off, then transfer the dish to a serving plate.
Serve and enjoy.
Note: For later use, put the sardines in a glass jar and pour in the oil, then seal it.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 6
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 407kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 33.2g52%
- Saturated Fat 6.1g31%
- Cholesterol 83mg28%
- Sodium 1376mg58%
- Potassium 617mg18%
- Total Carbohydrate 10g4%
- Dietary Fiber 1.6g7%
- Sugars 1.4g
- Protein 19.2g39%
- Calcium 148 mg
- Iron 2 mg
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
