Sardines with Black Bean and Ginger
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Prep Time
5 Minutes
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Cook Time
20 Minutes
Ingredients
- 1 tin of Safcol Brisling Sardines in Springwater
- 2 tbs oil
- 1 clove garlic, sliced
- 2 slices ginger, julienned
- 2 spring onions, cut to 2cm lengths
- 1tbs brandy (you may substitute this with Chinese cooking wine)
- 2 tsp black bean sauce (available in the Asian food aisle of supermarkets or Asian grocer)
- For the sauce
- 1 tsp soy sauce
- 1/2 tsp sesame
- ½ tsp sugar
- 1/3 cup water
- To serve
- Dash of white pepper
- Extra spring onions, fresh coriander and julienned red chillies for garnish
Instructions
- In a small bowl, mix together all ingredients for sauce mix and set aside.
- On a serving plate, gently remove the sardines from the tin and place on a heat-proof serving dish.
- In a hot pan on medium heat, add the oil and then fry ginger, garlic and spring onions until slightly brown.
- Add black beans and fry for another minute.
- Gently pour in the brandy and then add the sauce mix. Bring to simmer and remove from heat.
- Spoon the black bean sauce onto the sardines, ensuring the sauce is drizzled on all the sardines to enable residual heat to warm the fish.
- Garnish with a dash of white pepper, coriander, spring onions and chillies.
- Serve with piping hot rice for a light meal or as a complementary dish alongside a main meal.
| Servings: | 2 |
| Ready in: | 25 Minutes |
| Course: | Lunch, Dinner, Side |
| Recipe Type: | Video Recipes |
| Ingredient: | Sardines |
Sardines with Black Bean and Ginger
Our sardines with black bean and ginger are quick and simple to prepare and makes a tasty meal or even a side for main. Sardines are an excellent source of vitamin B-12. This vitamin helps your cardiovascular system and gives you energy. In addition, these fish contain a healthy amount of vitamin D. Along with B-12, D is necessary for good bone health throughout your life. Not only do they make a delicious meal, they’re also good for you too.
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Did you know: Sardines have been around for centuries. These small fish are said to be named after Sardinia, an island of Italy, because of the abundance that could be found there. While sardines can be enjoyed fresh, they are highly perishable. This is why they’re most commonly found canned. Sardines are abundant in the Atlantic, Pacific, and Mediterranean seas. They feed on plankton only, which means they don’t contain the high levels of mercury that other fish do.
Sardines are small fish packed with nutrients that can be beneficial in the prevention of a number of health conditions. Some of these nutrients are known to help prevent heart disease or may protect against certain cancers. Sardines are sometimes recommended for pregnant women and older adults. They contain calcium and other vital nutrients. Source: Healthline.
