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Pan-Seared Pilchard Kaldereta
A Filipino-inspired dish featuring pilchard sardines in a rich tomato-based sauce, served with steamed rice.
⏱35 min🍽4 servings📊medium
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Ingredients
- ●1 can (drained and chopped) pilchards
- ●1 medium (chopped) onion1 cup
- ●3 cloves (minced) garlic1 tablespoon
- ●2 tablespoons tomato paste1/4 cup
- ●1 cup tomato sauce1/2 cup
- ●2 tablespoons fish sauce1/4 cup
- ●1 tablespoon sugar2 teaspoons
- ●2 bay leaves1 sprig
- ●2 cups ricecooked
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Instructions
- 1
Heat oil in a pan over medium heat.
- 2
Add onion and garlic; cook until softened (3-4 minutes).
- 3
Add tomato paste; cook for 1 minute.
- 4
Add tomato sauce, fish sauce, sugar, and bay leaves; stir to combine.
- 5
Add pilchard sardines; cook for 2-3 minutes.
- 6
Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- 7
Serve with steamed rice.
- 8
Garnish with chopped fresh parsley or basil (optional).