Sardines with Misua

Name: Sardines with Misua
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Filipino
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

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

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

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

Add 2 cans canned sardines in tomato sauce with their tomato sauce and gently break them into smaller pieces.
4

Pour in 4 cups water and 1 tbsp fish sauce, bringing the liquid to a boil.
5

Stir in 2 bundles misua noodles and cook for 1 to 2 minutes until tender.
6

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

Questions

Can I make Sardines with Misua gluten-free?

Yes. The gluten in this entry 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.

How long does Sardines with Misua keep?

Refrigerate it 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.

Can I halve or double Sardines with Misua?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. When doubling on the stovetop, use your widest pan or work in two batches so the food sears instead of steaming.

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