Tortang Sardinas

Canned sardines are mixed with eggs and onion, then pan-fried into a savory patty. It is a fast and budget-friendly protein ulam.

Estimated cost: ₱58–₱70

Prep 8 min · Total 18 min · Serves 1

Nutrition per serving: 381 kcal · 24 g protein · 6 g carbs · 29 g fat

Ingredients

• 80g, drained canned sardines
• 2 pieces chicken eggs
• 1 tbsp cooking oil
• 1/2 small piece, chopped red onion
• pinch black pepper

Steps

1. Drain excess sauce or oil from the sardines and flake into large chunks.
2. Beat eggs in a bowl with black pepper.
3. Fold in sardines and chopped onion without overmixing.
4. Heat oil in a nonstick pan over medium heat.
5. Pour in the mixture and shape into a round patty with a spatula.
6. Cook for 4 minutes until the bottom is golden and the edges are set.
7. Flip carefully and cook for 3 minutes more until the center is firm.

Prices are estimates based on Department of Agriculture price monitoring. Nutrition is estimated from ingredient data (USDA FoodData Central, FNRI).