How to Use Canned Sardines — From a Michelin Star Chef! | CHOW-TO

Canned sardines rarely get their due. They’re convenient, sustainable, and healthy — and when used correctly, delicious! Guillermo visited Chef George Mendes at his Michelin Star Restaurant Aldea for a lesson in how to elevate these under-appreciated fish. Watch and learn as he creates an easy yet sophisticated dish that celebrates his mother's home cooking and his Portuguese heritage.

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[thedailyvariety]

I was eating two cans of sardines straight from the tin while watching this. I need to step my game up

[HeidiHan]

We were given free boxes of canned sardines... Boyfriend I were very fearful of and tried all recipes out there. None of it tasted good. Then we realized... it tasted fantastic as is.. straight from the tin with a bit of lemon/lime. Even a bit of kimchi. Shows somethings don't require masking. We did enjoy your recipe, though not as much as the original itself. Who would have known??? :)

[funsun]

The host did an EXCELLENT job. He asked all the right questions, some that are often glossed over by other cooking peeps. I didn't know what to do with leftover sardines, for example and at the moment I was wondering how to char peppers, he asked the chef. Thanks, Senior Video Producer Guillermo Riveros. I'm now a subscriber.

[zina]

I love canned sardines with arugula on toasted raisin bread...tastes so good...sweet and salty

[otroflores]

I made this and it was good. Expect I tossed everything in the red pepper marinate bowl for max flavor and minimal clean up. Also added some roasted garlic.

[adf]

Canned sardines seem to be having their moment. I love canned sardines.

[helpfulcommenter]

The most precious treatment of sardines I've ever seen and I bet it was delicious. I guess this is why you pay the big bucks for that kind of cooking. As for me, I just mash them with dijon and spread on crusty bread, maybe lemon zest. Easy

[lisamir]

I used to pair canned sardines with instant noodle when I was a child and i couldn't cook. It was such a victorious feeling to open the can and not hurting myself😂

[barrymiller]

Suggestion: add avocado and blanched almonds.

[iaintaylor]

I went on a food tour in Porto a couple of years ago, and the market was one stop - an introduction to the Portuguese love of canned fish. Really opened my eyes and taste buds.

[wonsunparque]

Just made this. So good… I’ve never made anything with canned sardines. Now I have a go-to recipe for it. Thank you!!!

[leeham]

I just eat them right out of the can. SO GOOD!

[marylockwood]

I love canned sardines.. On toast with thin slices of red onion. I put them on salad too, with romaine lettuce, avocado, beets in vinegrette, ....

[efmvii]

“left in the bottom of the pantry for the end of the world to happen” Literally why i’m watching this right now!

[JP-wkcc]

whenever chefs talk about the amount of olive oil they’re using in tablespoons, it’s always actually double that

[Nonduality]

If you eat avocados and sardines every day, you'll never die.

[h.s.thompsonduke]

I bake my own bread, include red onion, lemon juice, and zest mayo, and very thin tomato slices.
Real food. Real ingredients. Real taste.
Serve with some crunchy bell pepper, carrot slices, and Hawaiian chili water sauce on the side.

[wendelynyoung]

Being from Chile Capital of the World, yep, that’s what’s on my license plate—I’d have to roast Hatch Chile and go from there😊😊
His recipe looks delicious!!

[luisalbertoriveros]

Maravilloso video porque muestra paso a paso el proceso de ese delicioso Plato con toda la explication Del Chef

[ivona.pavlovic]

My favorite salad: boiled potatoes + sardines (I like ones in olive oil, not brined. Portuguese are truly the best! Belmar, for example. ) + red onion + parsley leaves, salt and freshly ground pepper!