Rice And Tinned Sardines Recipe

Name: Rice And Tinned Sardines
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tbsp olive oil, extra virgin; 100 grams wild rice; 1 medium red onion, diced; 1 tin of sardines in sunflower oil; 200 ml boiling water, may need more; 1 tbsp dark oyster sauce; 1 tbsp Fish sauce; 1 tbsp dark soy sauce; 1/4 tsp onion salt; 1/4 tsp garlic salt

Servings: persons

1
Heat the olive oil with the oil from the tin of sardines in a pan over a medium heat.
2
Add in the onion and fry for about 2-3 minutes until the onion has softened.
3
Add in the rice, stirring well so it doesn't stick to the pan.
4
Cook the rice for about 5-7 minutes, stirring all the time.
5
Reduce heat if rice starts to stick.
6
Add in the water, then add water bit by bit until rice is cooked.
7
About 10 minutes.
8
Add the oyster sauce, fish sauce, soy sauce, and salts and stir well.
9
Cook for a further 5-7 minutes.
10
In the meantime remove sardines from tin and roughly cut them into smaller pieces.
11
Check seasoning, I added a bit more oyster and fish sauce to suit my preference.
12
Add the sardines, cook for about a minute and half.
13
Gently stir.
14
Remove from heat and serve.

1160

kcal

Calories

105

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tbsp olive oil, extra virgin, 100 grams wild rice, 1 medium red onion, diced, 1 tin of sardines in sunflower oil, and more.

Yes, Rice And Tinned Sardines falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Rice And Tinned Sardines

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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