Sardines Marinated in Tomato Nanban Sauce Recipe

Name: Sardines Marinated in Tomato Nanban Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 10 Sardines; 1 Green onions; 1 Canned tomatoes; 1 Vegetables of your choice; 2 clove Garlic; 1 Takanotsume; 3 tbsp Vinegar; 3 tbsp Dashi stock; 3 tbsp Soy sauce; 4 tbsp Mirin; 1 tbsp Sugar; 1 Olive oil; 1 Katakuriko or cornstarch

Servings: persons

10 Sardines
1 Green onions
1 Canned tomatoes
1 Vegetables of your choice
2 clove Garlic
1 Takanotsume
3 tbsp Vinegar
3 tbsp Dashi stock
3 tbsp Soy sauce
4 tbsp Mirin
1 tbsp Sugar
1 Olive oil
1 Katakuriko or cornstarch

1
Cut all the ingredients beforehand.
2
I used green onions and carrot this time, but you can use whatever you can find at home.
3
I used sardine fillets this time.
4
It's also delicious with horse mackerel.
5
Coat the sardines in katakuriko or cornstarch.
6
Add the garlic and katakuriko in plenty of olive oil, fry until nicely browned but not burnt, and set them aside.
7
Fry both sides of the sardines over medium heat until browned.
8
Add more olive oil if needed.
9
Put the garlic and takanotsume that you set aside in Step 4, and all the ingredients in a plastic container, and mix lightly.
10
When the sardines are cooked, marinate in the Nanban sauce to soak the flavor.
11
Ideally, marinate overnight!
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It's worth the wait!
13
!
14
They are done They are just irresistible!!
15
Even if you make a huge batch, they will be all gone in no time.

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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

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 10 Sardines, 1 Green onions, 1 Canned tomatoes, 1 Vegetables of your choice, and more.

Yes, Sardines Marinated in Tomato Nanban Sauce 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!

Sardines Marinated in Tomato Nanban Sauce

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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