Potato Sardine Bites

My very own version of Potato and Sardine Bites.  My alternatives for chicken nuggets, baon for my kids.

• 1 medium potato, peeled, chopped
• 1 can(155 grams) sardines in oil
• 1 garlic, finely chopped
• 1 teaspoon ground sage leaves(optional)
• 1 egg
• 1/8 tsp salt
• 1/8 tsp ground black pepper
• 1/4 cup fresh parsley, roughly chopped(optional)
• Oil for frying

PROCEDURE

 

1. Boil water and put chopped potato and cook until tender.
2. Drain and mash the potato.
3. Drain oil from sardines and add fish to potatoes.  Mix and mash them together.
4. Add garlic and parsley(optional).  Seasoned with salt, ground black pepper and sage(optional).
5. Break egg and mix until well combined.
6. Heat 1 cup oil in a deep frying pan over a medium heat.
7. Scoop potato mixture with a tablespoon and using another spoon push potato mixture into hot oil.  Cook until golden brown.
8. Drain on paper towels.
9. Serve warm and with steamed rice.
10. You can dip it with Ketchup.

Easy and Budget-friendly for us mom's who are always on the go and thinking about what to give to our children, healthy and nutritious food as well.

CURRIED SARDINE SPAGHETTI

This is the easiest pasta dish jacks up with Curry powder.

  

INGREDIENTS

200 grams dried spaghetti

1 can(155 grams) sardines in tomato sauce

2 tablespoons oil

1 onion, finely chopped

2 garlic cloves, finely chopped

1 teaspoon curry powder

1 tablespoon hot sauce

1/2 cup tomato sauce

2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped

salt and ground black pepper, to taste

PROCEDURE

1. Cook spaghetti according to package directions.  Drain reserving 1/4 cup pasta water, and set aside.
2. In a large saute pan over medium heat.  Heat oil.  Add onions and then garlic, sauteing until softened.
3. Add curry powder and saute until fragrant.
4. Add sardines, including tomato sauce, and mash with a spoon.  Pour in tomato sauce and hot sauce. Let it simmer until thickened.
5. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
6. Add spaghetti and toss until well combined.
7. Add pasta water if dry.  season again if desired.  Stir in parsley before serving.
8. Serve while hot.

Takes 20 minutes

Makes 3 servings

Costs PHp18.64 per serving