Ingredients
- 8 oz (225g) noodles (such as udon, ramen, or rice noodles)
- 2 tablespoons crispy chili oil
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon grated ginger
- 1/2 cup thinly sliced green onions
- 1/2 cup shredded carrots
- 1/2 cup thinly sliced bell pepper
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1/4 cup chopped roasted peanuts or cashews (optional)
- Sesame seeds (for garnish)
- Lime wedges (for serving)
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Serves: 2-3
The Story
This is the toast that converts skeptics. Bold, satisfying, and ready in the time it takes your bread to get crispy. The heat from the sardines plays perfectly with creamy white beans, while crispy garlic adds crunch and drama. Serve this at brunch and watch it disappear.
Ingredients
- 1 tin Nuri Spiced Sardines in Olive Oil or Pollastrini Spicy Sardines in Olive Oil and Chili Pepper
- 1 can white beans (cannellini or navy), drained and rinsed
- 4 thick slices sourdough or country bread
- 3 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Juice of half a lemon
- Fresh parsley, chopped
- Red pepper flakes (optional, for extra heat)
- Flaky sea salt
- Black pepper
Instructions
- Make crispy garlic: Heat olive oil in a small pan over medium heat. Add sliced garlic and cook until golden and crispy, about 2-3 minutes. Watch carefully—it goes from perfect to burnt fast. Remove with a slotted spoon and set aside on paper towel.
- Warm the beans: In the same pan (with the garlicky oil), add white beans. Mash about half of them with a fork, leaving the rest whole. Add lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Warm through for 2-3 minutes.
- Toast the bread: Get your bread golden and crispy—grill, broiler, or toaster, your call.
- Assemble: Spread the warm white bean mixture generously on each toast. Top with sardines (break them up or leave whole). Drizzle with oil from the tin. Scatter crispy garlic on top, add fresh parsley, a pinch of flaky salt, and red pepper flakes if you're feeling brave.
- Eat immediately while the toast is still warm and the garlic is crispy.
Tinned Fins Products Featured
- Nuri Spiced Sardines in Olive Oil Tin 125g
- Pollastrini Spicy Sardines in Olive Oil and Chili Pepper 100g