Sardines Wot (Sarines Stew)

• 12 ounces sardines (canned)
• 1 cup shallots (finely chopped) or 1 cup red onion (finely chopped)
• 1/2 tablespoon red chili powder (berbere)
• 2 tablespoons tomato sauce
• 3 tablespoons vegetable oil or 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 4 garlic cloves (diced)
• 1/4 teaspoon ginger powder
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon cardamom powder
• 1/2 cup water
• salt (if needed)

1. Cook the onion with 1 tablespoon of oil and 1/2 cup of water (by gradually adding the water); stir and saute continuously until it is very soft.
2. Add 1/2 cup of water, chili powder, tomato sauce, garlic, ginger, black pepper and 2 tablespoons oil boil; stir and cook for 10 minutes and add 1/2 cup water and cook for 2 minutes;.
3. Open the sardines, strain and discard the oil or water which comes with it; add the sardines in the stew and stir and cook for 10 minutes. Add cardamom powder and stir. Remove from heat.
4. Serve it warm or cold as dipping sauce.

sardines, shallots, red chili powder, tomato sauce, vegetable oil, garlic, ginger powder, black pepper, cardamom powder, water, salt

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/sardines-wot-sarines-stew-502493 (may not work)