Misua with Patola and Sardines

Method

1. Heat the oil in a pot over medium heat.
2. Sauté the garlic and onion until fragrant and softened.
3. Add the sardines with their tomato sauce to the pot and break the fish lightly into chunks with a spoon.
4. Pour in the water and bring to a gentle boil.
5. Add the sliced patola and simmer for 3–4 minutes until it starts to soften.
6. Add the misua noodles and cook for about 2 minutes, just until the noodles are tender.
7. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
8. The sardines and sauce are already savoury, so add salt gradually.
9. Serve hot, garnished with sliced spring onions if you like, with rice on the side.