Sardine choka is a popular Trinidadian dish that can be enjoyed as a snack, appetizer, or even a main course. The dish is made using canned sardines, mixed with onions, tomatoes, peppers, and spices. The result is a flavorful, spicy mixture that is typically served with crackers or toasted bread. To make sardine choka, you will need to gather all the necessary ingredients and have them on hand.
The preparation involves mixing the sardines with the vegetables and spices, mashing everything together, and then letting the mixture sit for a few minutes to allow the flavors to blend. The dish is simple to make and can be customized to suit your taste preferences. With its bold flavors and easy preparation, sardine choka is a dish that is sure to become a favorite in your culinary repertoire.
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
Course: Seafood
Cuisine: East Indian
Ingredients
- 1 tin sardine in brine drained
- 1 to mato chopped
- 2 slices of onion Chopped
- 1 1/2 tbsp lemon juice
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Using the back of a fork crush the sardine and add the onion, the tomatoes and the salt. Mix the ingredients. Add pepper to taste and mix one last time
Notes
As an optional step you may remove the soft bones from the sardines before crushing.
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Sardine Choka
Ingredients
- 1 tin sardine in brine drained
- 1 to mato chopped
- 2 slices of onion Chopped
- 1 1/2 tbsp lemon juice
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Using the back of a fork crush the sardine and add the onion, the tomatoes and the salt. Mix the ingredients. Add pepper to taste and mix one last time
