Canarian Recipes: Bocadillos De Sardinas
A Classic of San Cristóbal de La Laguna, this traditional dish is particularly popular during Holy Week, offering a straightforward yet authentic taste of Lent.
Ingredients
1–2 sandwiches
- 1 can of sardines (preferably in olive oil)
- 1 crusty baton (bread)
- 1 clove of garlic
- Fresh parsley, herbs (or dried if necessary)
- A splash of the oil from the can
- Halved or Sliced tomato (optional)
- Green mojo sauce or red mojo sauce (highly recommended)
- Salt (a small amount, as the sardines are already salty)
Method
- Open the can and drain a little oil (save some for later).
- Leave the sardines whole (more traditional) or slightly flake them
- Pound or mix together: Garlic, Parsley, A bit of the oil from the can
- Open the bread
- Spread a bit of oil or mojo
- Add the sardines
- Top with the garlic mixture
- Optionally, add the tomato and a splash of mojo
Tips
Lightly warm the bread – enhances the flavor
Red mojo = stronger / Green mojo = fresher
A few drops of lemon add an incredible touch
If you prefer, add thinly sliced onion (not traditional, but delicious)