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Sardines Caldereta

Kalderetang Sardinas is a creative way to cook with canned sardines. It's easy and quick to cook, budget-friendly and delicious with steamed rice.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 290 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Filipino

Ingredients

  • 2 cans (5.0 ounces each) sardines in tomato sauce
  • ¼ cup canola oil
  • 1 medium potato, peeled and cut into cubes
  • 1 large carrot, peeled and cut into cubes
  • ½ red bell pepper, cored, seeded and cut into cubes
  • ½ green bell pepper, cored, seeded and cut into cubes
  • 1 onion, peeled and chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, peeled and minced
  • 2 Thai chili peppers, stemmed and minced
  • 1 cup water
  • ¼ cup green olives
  • salt and pepper

Instructions

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  1. Drain sardines from tomato sauce, reserving sauce.
  2. In a wide pan over medium heat, heat oil. Add potatoes and cook until lightly browned and almost cooked through. Using a slotted spoon, remove from pan and drain on paper towels.
  3. Add carrots and cook until almost cooked through. Using a slotted spoon, remove from pan and drain on paper towels.
  4. Remove excess oil except for about 1 tablespoon. Add bell peppers and cook for about 20 to 30 seconds. Using a slotted spoon, remove from pan and drain on paper towels.
  5. Add onions and garlic and cook until softened.
  6. Add chili peppers.
  7. Add reserved sardines sauce and water. Bring to a boil, stirring to distribute .
  8. Add potatoes, carrots, and olives. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Cook until potatoes and carrots are tender.
  9. Add sardines and bell peppers. Gently stir to distribute.
  10. Continue to cook until heated through. Serve hot.

Notes

  • If the sauce is drying out before the vegetables are tender, add more water or tomato sauce for a heartier flavor.
  • To keep the fish intact, add when the vegetables are fully cooked and do not over-stir.
  • If using the spicy canned sardines variety, decrease or omit the chili peppers.

Nutrition Information

Calories 290kcal (15%) Carbohydrates 16g (5%) Protein 19g (38%) Fat 17g (26%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Cholesterol 101mg (34%) Sodium 508mg (21%) Potassium 652mg (19%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 3g (6%) Vitamin A 3196IU (64%) Vitamin C 48mg (53%) Calcium 296mg (30%) Iron 3mg (17%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 290

% Daily Value*

Calories 290kcal 15%
Carbohydrates 16g 5%
Protein 19g 38%
Fat 17g 26%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Cholesterol 101mg 34%
Sodium 508mg 21%
Potassium 652mg 14%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 3g 6%
Vitamin A 3196IU 64%
Vitamin C 48mg 53%
Calcium 296mg 30%
Iron 3mg 17%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.