Ginisang Sardinas with Alugbati Recipe HOW TO COOK MALABAR SPINACH WITH MACKEREL

canned sardines

🥗Healthier: fresh sardines

💰Cheaper: canned mackerel

Fresh sardines are healthier, while canned mackerel is often less expensive.

fish sauce

🥗Healthier: soy sauce

💰Cheaper: salt

Soy sauce provides umami without fish, while salt is a basic alternative.

Heat vegetable oil in a pan over medium heat until shimmering.

Sauté garlic and onion until fragrant and translucent, about 3-4 minutes.

Add chopped tomatoes and cook until softened, about 2-3 minutes.

Pour in the canned sardines, including the sauce, and gently stir to combine.

Add fish sauce and black pepper to taste, then simmer for 5 minutes.

Introduce the alugbati leaves and cook until wilted, about 2-3 minutes.

If desired, add chili pepper for heat and stir well.

Adjust seasoning if necessary, then remove from heat.

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