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Spanish-style Sardines Bangus in Olive Oil

Homemade Spicy Sardines Bangus in Olive Oil is easy to make in the pressure cooker and a delicious way to enjoy your favorite fish. Super tender and delicious and great for gift-giving, too!

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
1 hr 20 mins
Soak
30 mins
Total Time
2 hrs
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 365 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Filipino

Ingredients

  • water
  • rock salt
  • 2 large bangus, cleaned, gutted, and cut into serving portions but leaving scales intact
  • 8 pieces bay leaves
  • 1 large carrot, peeled and cut into florets
  • 1 head garlic, peeled and crushed
  • ¼ cup green olives, pitted
  • ¼ cup sweet gherkins pickles, sliced
  • 1 tablespoon peppercorns
  • 4 Thai chili peppers
  • 2 cups olive oil

Instructions

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  1. In a large bowl, combine 6 cups cold water and ¾ cup rock salt. Stir until salt is dissolved.
  2. Add bangus and soak for about 30 minutes. Drain well, discarding liquid.
  3. In a pressure cooker, layer bay leaves, carrots, and garlic to cover the bottom of the cooker.
  4. Arrange fish in a single layer over the vegetable and spices.
  5. Evenly distribute green olives, sliced sweet pickles, peppercorns, and chili peppers.
  6. Season with 1 tablespoon rock salt.
  7. Add olive oil over the fish.
  8. Add enough water to fully cover the fish at about 1 inch.
  9. Close and lock the lid of the pressure cooker. Cook over medium heat until the valve begins to whistle.
  10. Lower heat and continue to cook for 1 hour and 10 minutes.
  11. Turn off the heat and release the pressure by lifting the valve with tongs.
  12. When the pressure fully dissipates, carefully open the pressure cooker lid and allow the sardines to cool.
  13. Transfer into airtight containers or sterilized jars if using.

Notes

  • The cooking time begins when the pressure cooker valve whistles, meaning the inside has come to pressure.
  • Most pressure cookers have a safety mechanism that keeps the valve from opening until the pressure is released. Carefully lift the valve with tongs until all the pressure dissipates. DO NOT try to open the lid during cooking.

Nutrition Information

Calories 365kcal (18%) Carbohydrates 13g (4%) Protein 32g (64%) Fat 22g (34%) Saturated Fat 4g (20%) Cholesterol 76mg (25%) Sodium 206mg (9%) Potassium 595mg (17%) Fiber 4g (16%) Sugar 2g (4%) Vitamin A 2412IU (48%) Vitamin C 11mg (12%) Calcium 123mg (12%) Iron 5mg (28%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 365

% Daily Value*

Calories 365kcal 18%
Carbohydrates 13g 4%
Protein 32g 64%
Fat 22g 34%
Saturated Fat 4g 20%
Cholesterol 76mg 25%
Sodium 206mg 9%
Potassium 595mg 13%
Fiber 4g 16%
Sugar 2g 4%
Vitamin A 2412IU 48%
Vitamin C 11mg 12%
Calcium 123mg 12%
Iron 5mg 28%

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