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Sardines with Misua

A savory Filipino soup made with canned sardines in tomato sauce and delicate wheat misua noodles. It is a quick and comforting dish best enjoyed warm.

20 minEasyServes 4220 cal/serving

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Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp cooking oil
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 small yellow onion, diced
  • 2 cans canned sardines in tomato sauce
  • 4 cups water
  • 1 tbsp fish sauce
  • 2 bundles misua noodles
  • 2 stalks green onion, chopped

Instructions

  1. 1

    Heat 2 tbsp cooking oil in a pot over medium heat.

  2. 2

    Sauté 4 cloves minced garlic and 1 small diced yellow onion until soft and translucent, about 3 minutes.

  3. 3

    Add 2 cans canned sardines in tomato sauce with their tomato sauce and gently break them into smaller pieces.

  4. 4

    Pour in 4 cups water and 1 tbsp fish sauce, bringing the liquid to a boil.

  5. 5

    Stir in 2 bundles misua noodles and cook for 1 to 2 minutes until tender.

  6. 6

    Garnish with 2 stalks chopped green onion and remove from heat before serving.

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Questions

What can I use instead of fish sauce in Sardines with Misua?

The entry for Sardines with Misua calls for 1 tbsp fish sauce. In its place: Soy sauce with a squeeze of lime covers the salt and some of the savor. For a vegetarian version, use a mushroom-based soy sauce. Start with the same volume and adjust.

Can I make Sardines with Misua gluten-free?

Yes. The gluten in Sardines with Misua is 2 bundles misua noodles. Swap the pasta for a gluten-free one, cooked a minute short of its package time. Everything else proceeds as written.

Does Sardines with Misua contain fish?

Yes: 2 cans canned sardines in tomato sauce and 1 tbsp fish sauce. The full allergen list for this entry is gluten and fish. Packaged ingredients vary by brand, so check labels if the allergy is serious.

How many calories are in Sardines with Misua?

One serving (the recipe makes 4) is about 220 calories, with 16 g protein, 22 g carbohydrate and 8 g fat, plus 2 g fiber and 680 mg sodium. The figures are estimates computed from the ingredient list.

How do I store and reheat Sardines with Misua?

Refrigerate Sardines with Misua for up to four days, or freeze it in portions for up to three months. Reheat gently on the stovetop with a splash of water or stock to loosen it. The misua will go on swelling in the broth; for the best texture on day two, store that part separately or cook it fresh.

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