Our sardine cooking story? Nothing extraordinary.
Like many Malaysians, we’ve experimented with canned sardines more than a few
times. In fact, we’ve already shared a list of canned sardine recipes (SARDINE VARUVAL DRY STYLE),
and yes, they’re all fiery. Why? Because for us Malaysians, spiciness is a
must-have in every meal. Without it, we’ll still find our way to a spicy dip or
sliced chillies in soy sauce on the side (TOFU SAMBAL RECIPE).
Enter Sardine Sambal, or as we say it in Bahasa Malaysia - Sambal Sardin. But what makes this version unique? It’s not just another spicy sardine dish. This one stands out, thanks to a special touch: Nava’s Zen organic urban gardening produce. The attached video shows it all - don’t forget to subscribe to our YouTube channel for more food stories and lifestyle content.
This is, by
far, the easiest sardine sambal recipe. Scented with lemongrass and turmeric
leaf, just imagine the aroma of our local herbs wafting through your kitchen,
and the bold spiciness of the chillies waking up your palate instantly (5 EASY HERBS FOR URBAN GARDENING). A truly
Malaysian-style sardine dish, beginner-friendly and deeply satisfying.
Ingredients
1 canned
sardine (with the sauce)
2 small
lemongrass (serai), bruised
2 small red
onions (bawang merah), sliced
1 turmeric leaf
(daun kunyit), sliced
Some bird’s eye
chillies (cili padi)
Salt to taste
Oil as needed
Method
Heat oil, then
sweat the onions and lemongrass.
Add the sardine
with its sauce.
Stir gently and
break the sardines into smaller pieces, if preferred.
Add salt,
turmeric leaf, and chillies.
Stir and dish out.
"Ms.
Nava, founder of Nava’s Zen, began her journey in her late 50s and now thrives
in her 60s. A former lecturer in the Australian Twinning Degree Programs, she
holds credentials in yoga, coaching, counselling, culinary arts, and more.
Believing in the magic of home cooking, her Zen Cuisine recipes reflect the
everyday meals she prepares for her family, while balancing her role as a woman
entrepreneur."
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