Sardines Wot (Sarines Stew)

Submitted by yewoinfamilycooking

"Spicy Sardines Stew is my sister's favorite dish."

 

• Ready In: 32mins
• Ingredients: 11
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 12 ounces sardines (canned)
• 1 cup shallots (finely chopped) or 1 cup red onion (finely chopped)
• 1⁄2 tablespoon red chili powder (berbere)
• 2 tablespoons tomato sauce
• 3 tablespoons vegetable oil or 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 4 garlic cloves (diced)
• 1⁄4 teaspoon ginger powder
• 1⁄4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1⁄4 teaspoon cardamom powder
• 1⁄2 cup water
• salt (if needed)

directions

1. Cook the onion with 1 tablespoon of oil and ½ cup of water (by gradually adding the water); stir and sauté continuously until it is very soft.
2. Add ½ cup of water, chili powder, tomato sauce, garlic, ginger, black pepper and 2 tablespoons oil boil; stir and cook for 10 minutes and add ½ cup water and cook for 2 minutes;.
3. Open the sardines, strain and discard the oil or water which comes with it; add the sardines in the stew and stir and cook for 10 minutes. Add cardamom powder and stir. Remove from heat.
4. Serve it warm or cold as dipping sauce.