Sardines Wot (sarines Stew)

Total Time: 32 mins Preparation Time: 2 mins Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 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)

Recipe

• 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.