Canned
sardines - you either love 'em or hate 'em. Some folks hear "canned
sardines" and start ranting about how unhealthy canned food is, throwing
in wild tales about worms. Ironically, the loudest complainers often have their
own health issues. Should we really listen to them? I say, ignore the
naysayers! If you’re a true sardine fan like me, this sardine varuval recipe is
for you. And while we're at it, here are a few more quick and easy sardine
recipes for when you're pressed for time.
Chili Sardine
Pat dry canned sardines and fry them.
Remove from heat, then add chopped chilies (red, green, or bird’s eye), shallots, a pinch of salt, and a drizzle of lime juice.
Lightly toss everything together for a spicy, tangy treat with a crispy outer layer and a burst of heat from the chilies, balanced by the zesty lime.
Pat dry canned sardines and fry them.
Remove from heat, then add chopped chilies (red, green, or bird’s eye), shallots, a pinch of salt, and a drizzle of lime juice.
Lightly toss everything together for a spicy, tangy treat with a crispy outer layer and a burst of heat from the chilies, balanced by the zesty lime.
No-Cook Sardine Salad
Perfect as a toast filling or a side dish for rice meals.
Pat dry the sardines after removing them from the can, flake or mash with a fork, then mix in chopped chilies, shallots, lime juice, and salt.
No cooking required
The result is a fresh, tangy, and spicy salad.
Perfect as a toast filling or a side dish for rice meals.
Pat dry the sardines after removing them from the can, flake or mash with a fork, then mix in chopped chilies, shallots, lime juice, and salt.
No cooking required
The result is a fresh, tangy, and spicy salad.
Lemongrass Stir-Fried Sardine
Pat dry the sardines to remove the sauce, flake them, and stir-fry in oil with chopped lemongrass, chilies, shallots, lime juice, and salt for a fragrant, zesty dish.
The lemongrass adds a citrusy aroma that enhances the overall flavor.
Pat dry the sardines to remove the sauce, flake them, and stir-fry in oil with chopped lemongrass, chilies, shallots, lime juice, and salt for a fragrant, zesty dish.
The lemongrass adds a citrusy aroma that enhances the overall flavor.
Pepper Sardine Stir Fry
Use more crushed black pepper than chili
powder for an intense, peppery flavor, along with the same ingredients from the
sardine varuval recipe.
The result is a bold, spicy dish that’s sure to wake up your taste buds.
The result is a bold, spicy dish that’s sure to wake up your taste buds.
Sardine Masala
To make sardine masala, just add water to the sardine varuval ingredients for a saucier version with a rich, spicy taste.
The result is a hearty dish that pairs perfectly with rice or bread.
To make sardine masala, just add water to the sardine varuval ingredients for a saucier version with a rich, spicy taste.
The result is a hearty dish that pairs perfectly with rice or bread.
These recipes use simple, pantry-friendly
ingredients. Now, let’s dive into the sardine varuval recipe.
Sardine Varuval/Dry Style
Ingredients
1 big can of sardines - drain off the sauce1 inch ginger - chopped/sliced
1 red onion - chopped/sliced
4 garlic - chopped/sliced
1/2 tsp turmeric powder
1 tbsp plain chili powder
Lime juice - as needed
2 sprigs curry leaves
2 sprigs spring onion - sliced thinly
Salt for taste
2 tbsp of oil
Method
Saute ginger, onion, garlic and curry leaves in oil.
Add sardines with chili powder, turmeric powder and salt.
Fry over high heat and break sardines into smaller pieces.
Add lime juice and spring onion.
Stir again and dish out.
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