₱70 Sardine Garlic Fried Rice for 2 People (Tipid Recipe)
₱702 servings25 minutes
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Ingredients
This Filipino recipe is built for budget meals—₱70 Sardine Garlic Fried Rice for 2 People (Tipid Recipe) delivers the kind of ulam satisfaction you want, without the big spend.
For under ₱100 cooking, this ingredient list is designed to be practical: you’ll know exactly what goes in, how much to use, and what to prioritize so your ₱70 Sardine Garlic Fried Rice for 2 People (Tipid Recipe) tastes great every time.
Use these ingredients as your quick prep checklist, then follow the steps for a smooth cook—perfect for everyday Filipino home kitchens and meal planning for 2 servings.
- Cooked rice – 3 cups
- Canned sardines – 150g
- Garlic – 5 cloves
- Onion – 1/2 pc
- Soy sauce – 1 tbsp
- Cooking oil – 1 tbsp
- Pechay (optional) – 1 cup chopped
Quick cost check
- Cooked rice – 3 cups~ ₱ 15
- Canned sardines – 150g~ ₱ 25
- Garlic – 5 cloves~ ₱ 10
- Onion – 1/2 pc~ ₱ 5
- Soy sauce – 1 tbsp~ ₱ 3
- Cooking oil – 1 tbsp~ ₱ 4
- Pechay (optional) – 1 cup chopped~ ₱ 8
Steps
- 1Sauté garlic and onion in oil until fragrant.
- 2Add sardines and mash lightly, then mix with the aromatics.
- 3Stir in cooked rice and soy sauce; toss until well coated.
- 4Cook for 1–2 minutes more, then serve hot.
Notes
Estimated cost
~₱70 estimated total, good for 2 people .
These amounts are rough estimates from typical wet-market or supermarket prices in the Philippines. What you actually spend can vary a little by suki, brand, pack size, and season — and that’s completely normal.
Serving size
2 servings
Tips
Cooking tips to help your ₱70 Sardine Garlic Fried Rice for 2 People (Tipid Recipe) turn out flavorful, tender, and budget-meals friendly.
For tipid results, cook with the same budget angle (under ₱100) and adjust seasonings gradually.
Variations
Ingredient alternatives and smart swaps so you can still make ₱70 Sardine Garlic Fried Rice for 2 People (Tipid Recipe) even when your pantry runs low.
- Make it extra filling by adding more gulay when available.
- Swap protein within budget: chicken ↔ pork ↔ tofu.
- Keep it budget-friendly with the same under-₱ style (under ₱100) for for 2 people.
Serving Suggestions
What to pair with ₱70 Sardine Garlic Fried Rice for 2 People (Tipid Recipe) for a complete Filipino meal.
- Enjoy ₱70 Sardine Garlic Fried Rice for 2 People (Tipid Recipe) with steamed rice—an easy pairing for any Filipino recipe budget meal.
- Add a quick gulay side to stretch the meal and keep it practical for everyday cooking.
- Finish with a simple fresh component (salsa, salad, or calamansi) for brightness.
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