INGREDIENTS:
- 12 pcs fresh (or frozen packed) sardines
- 1 cup olives
- 1 medium sized carrot, cut into flower shapes
- 1 tbsp vinegar
- 5 cloves garlic, sliced
- 3 pcs bay leaves
- ¼ tsp chili flakes
- ½ tbsp salt
- 12 pcs whole peppercorn
- Water
- 1 cup olive oil
HOW TO MAKE:
- First, cut off the heads and clean the sardines.
- Get a small pot and arrange some of the olives, carrots, bay leaf, peppercorn, and garlic at the bottom layer.
- Lay 3 to 4 pieces of sardines on top.
- Repeat this layering until all sardines are used.
- Sprinkle the chili flakes and salt evenly over the sardines.
- Pour the olive oil and enough water over the sardines and make sure they are submerged in the liquid.
- Apply medium-low heat and bring it to boil.
- Once it boils, pour- in the vinegar.
- Let it cook for 45 mins to an hour or until the liquids are reduced to half and only the oil is left.
- Allow to cool then consume or transfer to a sealable jar.
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