This can of sardines has been sitting in my pantry for a while. And when I was thinking of what's for lunch one day, I decided to make something (in my opinion) different. Different, because I just had this OTHER ingredient that seem to match most closely to these sardines. Different, because other than this OTHER ingredient, I have nothing much left, even in the fridge. Alright, when the fridge is empty, I raid the pantry!What's good about these sardines? I don't have to cook it, just need to warm it. LIGO sardines is the next alternative when I cannot find AYAM brand sardines around. No AYAM brand tuna I've seen around too. :( I prefer AYAM canned tuna to sardines.
Oh, this OTHER ingredient I was talking about...Muffins! English Muffins...or just another form of bread (am I right to say that?)
From the pictures, you can see how easy it is to assemble (cook, is not the word) my lunch.
Just lightly toast the muffin with the sardine in it, place a few sliced cucumbers in between and...
UMmmm... eat it like a fish burger!!! Isn't this exciting?
What would have been the first thought that goes through your mind when you see canned sardines? Aren't we thinking the same? Sardine sandwich! LOL! A burger because it's round. This "poorman's burger", definitely loses its luxury when compared to salmon burger, but it's easy to prepare - that's what in need when I'm hungry and I have nothing... except to do a pantry raid.
What would be the easiest yet most exciting and interesting dish you have made?
Tag: fish, sardines, fish burger
Sardines aren't quite my thing but you make the burger look very appetising. You're lucky your impulse buys are generally canned. I often stack up on dairy and fruit which always go off. Not a good habit to have
ReplyDeleteYikes...a bit too lazy, hor. LOL. Liddat, my mouth cannot open so big leh. :-P
ReplyDeleteso easy to prepare ah, my version will be instant noodles when im hungry and i've nothing hahaha...
ReplyDeletemy version sardine with scrumble egg, yummmm when lazy attacked me to cook :D
ReplyDeleteyour sardine burger looks appetizing!
Haha I love Ligo sardines. I put them in ramen for a bit of protein when I'm hungover.
ReplyDeleteGreat pantry raid! The sandwich looks very tasty even though it has sardines on it! :)
ReplyDeleteWow, that's a creative dish. I'm not sure if I'd like sardines though, but props to you for making them into something that looks so appetizing.
ReplyDeleteI too have the tendency to buy can food and stock up. The difference is that I don't usually stock up enough and when I am really hungry and desperate for food, I run out of can food!
ReplyDeleteI must say I love the photos you took. Definitely qualify for any commercial cookbook materials. Well done! I look at those pictures, and I feel darn hungry right now ... (30 mins after midnight) ... and I have no more can food left :(
Very nice picture of sardines!
ReplyDeleteYum yum. I bought a can the other day craving for sardines sandwiches like my mother used to make with some sliced red chillies but my husband ate them all.
ReplyDeleteThis burger may be an idea for him.
You make me want to go raid my pantry right now and make a sardine sandwich :) I took always pick up stuff that's not on my grocery list.
ReplyDeleteThe most popular brand of sardines we get here is Brunswick and it is the only brand when I need a sardine fix. Here's a popular way we "make" sardines. :)
We'd always get the one in oil or soy oil. Pour all of it into a bowl - yes the juice/oil too. Cut up some hot chilies, green onions, a squeeze of lemon juice (we adjust for salt after adding the lemon juice), mash it all together and wha-lah! We mound the mixture between slices of bread, have it with roti or some people like to cook some white rice and eat it with a pickle. So good :)
Err... u dun remove the little bone in the middle ar??? :p I like sardine too but I like it mashed up with a little onion & chili padi. :)
ReplyDeletethe burger looks good but im not a big sardine fan,esp those from cans... coz i somehow will feel the taste(canned taste?) is too much =P
ReplyDeleteI grew on on sardine sqndwiches so your burger lloks great. Using English muffins is also an original idea. My mom usually mashes the sardine with sliced onions and chillies and with a dash of fresh lime juice (those tiny limes). yummm!!!
ReplyDeleteMmmm lovely! I love sardines in tomato sauce. I would have drowned that whole burger in ketchup!
ReplyDeleteThe pics reminded me of one of my favorite sardine brands - Victoria! The hot and spicy kind! I find it so delicious that I try to have it at least twice a month for a late snack.
ReplyDeleteBtw, nice pics kabayan! And I kid you not!
you're right, it may have lost its luxury but it sure is less time consuming & convenient during the rush hours!
ReplyDeleteali-k, wooo....I stack up on fruits too, I just never mention them :)
ReplyDeleteThanks for visiting me.
lyrical lemongrass, ya lor...lazy to prepare lunch always.
Can lah, the sardines can be so easily meshed and squashed and pressed! :O
isha, instant noodles need to use stove-top leh. That may be my second option, though. :p
lia, I will remember your lazy tip as my input :)
jadedone, hnmm...good idea..I will try it sometime. Thks!
foodie pam, thanks for hosting the event - an opportunity to raid my pantry.
kelly, thanks! Have you tried canned sardines in tomato sauce before?
wilfrid, thanks so much. You are soooo encouraging :D
east meets west, thanks! :D ...it was another lucky day.
judy, usually those Ayam brand tuna comes ready with red chilli. Very yummy wan!
cynthia, thanks! I also use your way of cooking sardines/tuna when I have more time.
So nice with roti...I could not agree more. :)
blur mommy, no leh....the bones in these canned sardines are so soft..,I eat them "wholesale" with the flesh. :)
Yep, I will do the mashing thingy too, only when I feel like it.
ironeaters, I agree with you. SOmetimes, canned sardines(or fish) can be VERY FISHY!
Tt's why it's good to know a good product when it comes to canned sardines.
AYAM brand is good.
nora b., looks like mom's recipes with onions, chili, and lime juice are no-fail :D
wokandspoon, hahhaha....catch up on the ketchup!
anitokid, hot and spicy, sounds good!
valentina, it fills a hungry me, and saves an angry day :p
There are limited choices of sardine here too. In SG/Msia, plenty of them to choose from, I prefer Yeo's or the brand with a flower (don't remember the name) and the Ayam brand would be 2nd choice. Here in Sydney, Ayam brand would be my 1st choice.
ReplyDeleteI love sardines... :D
I like Ayam brands one too!
ReplyDeleteSis and I made sardine sandwich instead of sardine burgers. hehe... Hmm creative. Next time I try the whole fish!