Sardine choka and fried bake is an ultimate breakfast for me on a weekend. It’s a simple dish that many enjoy just as a snack or lunch.

The ingredients are pretty much straightforward and can be used in any quantity you wish.

Here’s my version…

INGREDIENTS:

• 1 tin sardine
• 1/2 onion, chopped
• hot pepper (optional)
• 2 Chadon beni leaves (culantro), finely chopped
• chive/green scallion
• 1 clove garlic grated
• black pepper
• tomato, finely chopped
• lime or lemon juice
• 1 tbsp olive oil

METHOD:

1. Drain the liquid from the tin of sardine.
2. Cut each sardine in half and remove the ‘spine’ and any dark ‘guts’ looking pieces and place in a bowl.
3. Add all ingredients except the oil.
4. Mix well.
5. Heat oil in a pan.
6. Once hot, add to the bowl with the sardines and other ingredients.
7. Mix well.
8. TIME TO EAT!

NOTE:

Adding the hot oil to the sardine is what we refer to as ‘chunkaying’ and add great flavor  to the dish! If you wish to have a healthier version you can eliminate this step.

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