SPANISH-STYLE BANANA BLOSSOM SARDINES

No fishies were harmed in the making!

As quoted by Aura, the brains behind this incredible recipe: "This is the easiest, no-look cooking you will ever do. Least human intervention with maximum flavour." She used a pressure cooker for this recipe, but a stovetop pot should do the trick too!

Vegan Spanish-Style Sardines (Serves 5 to 6 people)

Ingredients:

10 bay leaves
1 - 1 1/2 head of garlic
3 cans of Nature's Charm Banana Blossom
1 tbsp of olives or capers (or both)
1 tbsp of whole peppercorns
1 tsp kala namak
1 large carrot, carved and sliced thick
1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
1 tbsp coconut amminos
1 tbsp smoked paprika
3 red chillies
1 tsp salt (adjust according to taste)
1 cup of EVOO (or add 1/2 cup more if necessary)
1-2 cups of water, until almost covering blossoms
*Note on water: Banana blossoms shrink after cooking, no need to fill it above the blossoms.

P.S. I didn’t have enough olives, had to sub it with capers.

Method:

1. Combine all ingredients together in the pressure cooker.
2. Pressure cook for 20 minutes. Release heat. Remove lid.
3. Sauté/Sear Low Temp until water has reduced, around 5 minutes.
4. Serve with rice and enjoy!

Tips:

• If the sardines are too spicy, serve with more rice!

• You can keep the leftovers and use for another dish. The more it sits, the more it develops flavour. 

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Recipe by: Aura; IG@curbyherby

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