Canned sardines braised is a familiar braised dish for every meal. Today, the Cooking section of TasteVN will introduce you to 2 dishes: canned sardines braised with quail eggs and fried eggs that are delicious, attractive, and flavorful. Let’s get cooking right away!
1. Canned sardines braised with quail eggs
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Preparation
20 minutes
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Cooking
10 minutes
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Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients for Canned sardines braised with quail eggs Serves 4
Canned sardines 1 can (large can 850gr) Quail eggs 20 pieces Garlic 2 cloves Shallots 2 bulbs Chili pepper 1 piece Basil a little Soy sauce 4 tablespoons Cooking oil 2 tablespoons Sugar/ seasoning powder a little
How to choose fresh and delicious quail eggs
- You can use your hand to feel the surface of the eggshell; if the surface is rough and slightly bumpy, it means the eggs are fresh, while a smooth surface indicates the egg has been stored for a while.
- When selecting, hold the egg close to your ear and shake it. If there is no sound, it means the egg is still fresh; if there is a sound like liquid sloshing, the egg is old.
- You can cover the egg with your hand and hold it up to the light. Do not buy eggs that show large air cells because these eggs are old and may be spoiled.
How to cook Canned Sardines with Quail Eggs
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Boil Quail Eggs
Put a pot of water on the stove, add the quail eggs and boil for 5 minutes. Then take the eggs out, place them in a bowl of cold water to cool, then peel.
Quick peeling method for quail eggs: After soaking the quail eggs in cold water, place about 5 eggs at a time in a glass jar and shake about 10 times; the shells will fall off almost completely, you just need to gently remove them.
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Prepare the remaining ingredients
Peel and finely chop the garlic and shallots. Wash and finely chop the chili. Pick the young leaves and top of the basil, then cut them into bite-sized pieces.
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Braised fish
Place a frying pan on the stove, add 2 tablespoons of cooking oil, and heat it up. Add chopped onion and garlic, sauté until they turn golden and fragrant. At this point, turn off the heat.
Add the entire can of sardines into the frying pan. Add 4 tablespoons of soy sauce, 1/2 tablespoon of sugar, and 1/2 tablespoon of seasoning. Gently stir and then turn on low heat, cooking for 3 – 4 minutes. Adjust the seasoning to taste.
Add the quail eggs, and cook for another 2 minutes. Add chopped chili and basil leaves, then turn off the heat.
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Final product
Canned sardines braised with quail eggs have a delicious flavor. The sardines are very fragrant and tender, combined with the rich and distinctive taste of quail eggs and the savory sauce, served with bread or hot rice is just perfect!
2. Sardines braised with fried eggs
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Preparation
5 minutes
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Cooking
15 minutes
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Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients for Sardines braised with fried eggs For 4 people
Canned sardines 1 can (smallest can type) Chicken eggs 4 eggs Fish sauce 2 tablespoons Cooking oil 2 tablespoons Minced garlic 1 tablespoon Green onions a little Chili 1 piece Common seasonings a little (sugar/ monosodium glutamate/ ground pepper)
How to choose fresh and delicious eggs
- Fresh chicken eggs have a rough and slightly textured surface when touched by hand, while smooth eggs have been stored for a long time.
- Hold the egg up to the light or roll a newspaper and shine it under sunlight; you will see a small air cell, the yolk is round, seems to be immobile and balanced in the middle of the egg, and has an orange or pale pink color, while the white is transparent, indicating that it is fresh chicken egg.
- Shake the egg gently. If you hear a sound, it means the egg has been stored for a long time and should not be bought; otherwise, if there is no sound, it is a fresh chicken egg.
How to cook Sardines with Fried Eggs
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Cooking sardines
Place a pan on the stove, add 2 spoons of cooking oil, and heat it. Add 1 tablespoon of minced garlic and sauté until golden.
When the garlic turns golden, add the can of sardines. Measure an additional can of water and pour it into the pan. Boil for about 3 – 4 minutes. Season with 1 tablespoon of sugar and 1 teaspoon of monosodium glutamate.
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Finishing
Crack 4 eggs into the pan, cover it, and cook for about 5 minutes.
When you open the lid, if you don’t like runny eggs, cook a little longer; otherwise, add chopped chili, cut green onions, and a little ground pepper on top, then turn off the heat. Adjust the seasoning to taste.
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Final Product
Sardines braised with fried eggs are extremely easy to make but surprisingly delicious, and it’s done!
Canned sardines are very soft and fragrant, even the bones are soft, combined with the rich taste of fried eggs, we have a very unique and tasty dish!
Above are 2 recipes for sardines braised with eggs that are unique, attractive, and extremely appetizing. Try making them to invite your family members to enjoy. Wish you success!
*Refer to images and recipes from the YouTube channel: Delicious Dishes and Men Cook.
