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Hello, meet again with Arenatani, today we will share another recipe, namely Canned Mackerel in Tomato Sauce which is definitely very delicious and easy to make. The manufacturing process takes about 4 servings and can be served for . In addition to being delicious and delicious, this food is suitable for serving to friends and family at home. Now, rather than being curious, let’s make the recipe. Before the manufacturing process, we first prepare the necessary ingredients, if there are ingredients that are not understood, please open Google, okay? Okay, here are the ingredients that need to be prepared.

Ingredients for Canned Mackerel in Tomato Sauce


  1. 2-3 cans mackerel 🐟 in tomato sauce
  2. 3 big tomatoes or 1 pack of cherry tomato – diced
  3. 2 large brown onion – thinly sliced
  4. 3 bird eye chillies or as needed – finely minced
  5. 1 tsp turmeric powder
  6. 1 pinch black pepper powder
  7. SEASONINGS 🧂🥢
  8. 1 tsp sugar to taste
  9. 1-2 tsp dark soy sauce
  10. 1 pinch salt or chicken seasoning to taste (if using)
  11. Note: You can also add 1/2 a tsp of tamarind paste or tamarind puree (optional)
  12. 💡 INGREDIENT VARIATIONS
  13. 1 . Add boiled or steamed okras
  14. 2 . Add boiled or steamed potatoes
  15. 3 . Add boiled or steamed aubergines or eggplants
Note: Now that the ingredients are ready, it’s time to try making it. We have prepared the steps in detail below. Make sure you follow them properly and correctly so that no mistakes occur.

Cooking Instructions for making Canned Mackerel in Tomato Sauce


  • 1

    Gather and prep all ingredients:

    1. Dice tomatoes

    2. Slice onion

    3. Chop or mince chillies

  • 2

    Heat 1/4 cup of oil in a wok or deep pan. Next, add sliced onions, chopped chillies, turmeric powder and pinch of pepper powder. Sauté for a minute or two. Stir in chopped tomatoes. Cook until tomatoes are very soft. Add canned Mackerel. Gently stir. Season with sugar, dark soy sauce and chicken seasoning powder or chicken bouillon to taste. Simmer over medium high heat. Taste and adjust seasonings accordingly. Bring to a boil then turn off the heat. Serve hot with rice, roti or bread.


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