- Hi everyone! Today, I'm cooking a simple yet delicious dish using canned fish (sardines in tomato sauce). I'll add some crunch by coating the fish with flour and deep-frying it until golden brown. Then, I'll mix the remaining tomato sauce with some spices and herbs to create a flavorful "yum" sauce. The great thing about this recipe is that it's easy to follow, and you can customize the seasonings to suit your taste buds. Give it a try and enjoy!
Ingredients
- Canned Fish (Sardines in Tomato Sauce)
- Crispy Frying Flour
- Lime Juice
- Lemongrass
- Fresh Chilies
- Culantro (Long Coriander / Sawtooth Coriander)
- Shallots
- Fish Sauce
- Oil for Frying
Instructions
Pour the sardines in tomato sauce into a bowl.
Take only the fish pieces and coat them thoroughly with the crispy frying flour.
Fry the coated fish pieces in hot oil over medium heat until they turn a golden-brown color. Then, set them aside on a rack or paper towel to drain excess oil.
For the dressing, I will season the leftover tomato sauce from the can. Add the chopped herbs (sliced culantro, sliced lemongrass, sliced shallots, and sliced fresh chilies.)
Add fish sauce and lime juice to the sauce and herb mixture.
Mix everything well so the herbs incorporate into the tomato sauce. Taste the dressing; I should get the classic Thai "Yum" flavors: spicy, sour, salty, with a slight sweetness from the tomato sauce (so I don't add any extra sugar).
Place the fried fish I set aside earlier onto a serving plate.
Spoon the prepared spicy salad dressing over the fish.
- That's it! I now have a Crispy Fried Canned Fish Salad, Thai-style, ready to be enjoyed with hot steamed rice.
- The deliciousness of this dish lies in the perfect balance of textures and flavors, making every bite a delight. The crispy fried canned fish, coated with a crunchy batter, provides a satisfying crunch on the outside and tender flesh on the inside.
- The spicy and sour flavors of the Thai herb infused dressing seep into the fish, creating a harmonious blend of flavors and textures. With each bite, you'll experience the crunch of the batter, followed by the tender fish and the refreshing zing of the dressing. The aromatic flavors of the Thai herbs add depth and complexity to the dish.
- This spicy fried canned fish salad is a perfect combination of crunchy, savory, sour, spicy, and aromatic flavors. When paired with a serving of hot steamed rice, it can only be described as "perfect", a single word that captures it flawlessly.
So, how about this menu? Easy and yummy!!... Thank you all for visiting. See you again soon 😃
With love ❤️
@piyamas
