Spanish-Style Sardines with Garlic Rice | Sardinas en Salsa de Tomate con Arroz al Ajillo
Ingredients
FOR THE GARLIC RICE
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil 30 ml
- 6 cloves garlic (thinly sliced)
- 1 1/2 cups vegetable broth 360 ml
- 1/2 cup short-grain rice 95 grams
- 2 tbsp chopped chives 5 grams
- sea salt
FOR THE SPANISH-STYLE SARDINES
- 2 cans sardines in olive oil 4.5 oz / 120 grams each
- 1 medium yellow onion (finely chopped)
- 4 cloves garlic (roughly chopped)
- 1 tbsp sherry vinegar 15 ml
- 1/2 tsp sweet smoked Spanish paprika 1.25 grams
- 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper 0.65 grams
- 1 can tomato sauce (passata) 15 oz / 425 grams
- 2 tbsp vegetable broth 30 ml
- salt & pepper
- chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
TO MAKE THE GARLIC RICE
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Heat a saucepan with a medium heat and add in the olive oil
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After a couple of minutes, add in the sliced garlic, mix continuously, after 1 to 2 minutes, add in the vegetable broth and a kiss of salt, and raise to a high heat
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Once it comes to a boil, add in the rice, mix together, then place a lid on the pan and lower to a low heat, simmer until the rice is just cooked through (check rice package instructions for liquid-to-rice ratios and cooking times)
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Once the rice is cooked, add in the chopped chives, and using a fork, gently fluff the rice
TO MAKE THE SPANISH-STYLE SARDINES
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While the rice is simmering, gently drain the cans of sardines into a fine sieve with a bowl underneath
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Heat a fry pan with a medium heat and add in 3 tbsp (45 ml) of the drained olive oil from the canned sardines
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After a couple of minutes, add in the chopped onion and garlic, mix continuously, after 3 to 4 minutes, add in the vinegar, paprika, and crushed red pepper, quickly mix together, then add in the canned tomato sauce, vegetable broth, and season with salt & pepper, mix together
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Gently add in the sardines over the tomato sauce, all in a single layer, and gently flip each one so they're fully coated in the sauce, lower to a low heat, and simmer for 2 to 3 minutes
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To assemble the dish, add some of the rice into a serving dish, then add some of the tomato sauce next to the rice, top off with a couple of sardines and some chopped parsley, enjoy!
Recipe Notes
Get the Spanish Olive Oil and Spanish Canned Sardines I used to make this Recipe