Belizean Style Sardines with Half Fry Tortilla

sardines

🥗Healthier: mackerel

💰Cheaper: canned tuna

Canned tuna is often less expensive and can be used in a similar way.

tortillas

🥗Healthier: whole wheat tortillas

💰Cheaper: store-brand tortillas

Store-brand options can be more budget-friendly.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is often cheaper and works well for frying.

avocado

🥗Healthier: sliced cucumbers

💰Cheaper: sliced radishes

Radishes provide a crunchy texture at a lower cost.

Prepare flour dough for tortillas and freeze some for later.

Melt shortening in a skillet over medium to medium-high heat.

Press out the tortilla using hands or a rolling pin.

Fry the tortilla in the melted shortening, turning to coat evenly until browned.

Set aside the fried tortilla.

Add about a tablespoon of oil to a pan set over medium heat.

Add chopped onion to the pan and fry until starting to brown.

Add sardines in spicy tomato sauce to the pan along with half a can of water.

Mash the sardines with a spoon and let fry for about two minutes.

Cooking Techniques

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