How Bartender-turned-chef Cooks His Comfort Food Sambal Sardines | Over To You - MINT

sardines

🥗Healthier: mackerel

💰Cheaper: tuna

Mackerel offers similar flavor and nutrition, while tuna is often more affordable.

sambal paste

🥗Healthier: homemade chili paste

💰Cheaper: store-bought chili sauce

Homemade chili paste can be tailored to taste, while store-bought options are usually less expensive.

cooking oil

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Coconut oil adds a unique flavor, while vegetable oil is typically cheaper.

fresh coriander

🥗Healthier: parsley

💰Cheaper: dried coriander

Parsley provides a fresh taste, while dried coriander is more budget-friendly.

Heat 2 tablespoons of cooking oil in a non-stick pan.

Fry the sardines until the skin is crispy, covering the pan to prevent oil splatter.

Once the crackling slows down, turn off the heat and set the sardines aside.

Lower the temperature and stir in the tamarind juice and chopped tomatoes.

Add the potatoes and cook until softened.

Mix in the sardines, adding sugar and salt to taste.

Finish with fresh coriander and spring onion, mixing well.

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