Spicy Filipino Sardines Recipe with Habaneros| Ginisang Sardinas
This Filipino sardines recipe is a quick, canned recipe using popular brand Ligo Sardines! Get ready to dip your pandesal (dinner roll) in a spicy, tomato-based sauce that is so addicting with rice done in 15 minutes!
Ingredients
- 15 ounces Ligo Sardines in Tomato Sauce Chili Added
- 2 habaneros minced
- 1 onion chopped
- 5 garlic cloves minced
- 1 tablespoon vinegar
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1½ tablespoons soy sauce
- ¼ cup water
- pepper to taste
- olive oil
Instructions
- Add olive oil in a large sauté pan over medium heat. Once the olive oil is heated, add the garlic and onion to the pan and cook for 2-4 minutes until the onion is translucent.
- Add the habanero to the pan and brown for another 2 minutes.
- Add the sardines, lemon juice, soy sauce, and water. Stir to combine.
- Add the vinegar and pepper to taste. Cover the pan and simmer over low heat for 10 minutes. Enjoy!
Notes
- I used 2 habaneros in this recipe, but you can start with 1 if you haven't had habaneros before. If you don't have habaneros or want other spice choices, refer to Sam’s Pro Tips for this Spicy Filipino Sardines Recipe for further discussion.
- Ligo Sardines in Tomato Sauce Chili Added is the recommended brand for the best flavor in this recipe!