Kalabasa and Sardines Nuggets Recipe – Healthy and Budget-Friendly Snack

Looking for a budget-friendly snack using canned sardines and kalabasa? Try these homemade Kalabasa and Sardines Nuggets! Made with finely minced squash, Ligo sardines in tomato sauce, eggs, flour, and simple seasonings, these nuggets are fried until golden brown and delicious. Perfect for merienda, baon, or even an affordable everyday ulam. No breadcrumbs needed! Just combine the ingredients, mix until thick, and fry. INGREDIENTS Finely minced kalabasa (squash) 2 cans Ligo Sardines in Tomato Sauce (including the sauce) 2 eggs All-purpose flour (add as needed) Red onion, finely chopped Garlic, minced Green onions, chopped Ground black pepper All-purpose seasoning (Magic Sarap) Cooking oil for frying COOKING PROCEDURE Peel and finely mince the raw kalabasa into very small pieces. Do not boil or mash. In a large mixing bowl, combine the finely minced kalabasa, sardines with their tomato sauce, eggs, all-purpose flour, red onion, garlic, green onions, ground black pepper, and all-purpose seasoning. Mix everything thoroughly until the mixture reaches a thick consistency. Gradually add more flour as needed until you achieve the desired texture. Heat cooking oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Scoop small portions of the mixture into the hot oil and fry until golden brown on both sides and cooked through. Remove the nuggets from the pan and drain excess oil. Serve warm with your favorite dipping sauce, and enjoy a delicious, budget-friendly, and nutritious snack! COOKING TIPS Finely mince the kalabasa so it cooks evenly. Keep the sardine tomato sauce for added flavor. Add flour gradually until the mixture becomes thick enough to scoop. Fry over medium heat to cook the kalabasa thoroughly without burning the outside. Would you try making nuggets with kalabasa and sardines? Let us know in the comments! Subscribe to Crave Scroll for more budget-friendly recipes, Filipino snacks, and everyday home-cooked meals. Music Credit: Music track: gingersweet by massobeats Source: https://freetouse.com/music Copyright Free Music for Videos #KalabasaNuggets #SardinesNuggets #BudgetFriendlyRecipes #FilipinoRecipes #CraveScroll