Today we're going to see together what we can do with canned sardine oil.
Because I don't know about you...
But for a long time, I never knew what to do with the oil from canned sardines.
And it pissed me off... No question of throwing it in the sink!
It can do a lot of damage to the pipes. And in the trash it's not much better...
The good news ? I learned that there are plenty of easy recipes for using the oil from your canned sardines.
Since I learned these easy tips for recycling the oil from sardines, I never throw it away again!
Here are 5 simple and practical tips for using canned sardine oil and not throwing it away . Watch:
This is one of the most obvious uses! Who says vinaigrette, says oil, right?
And oil, you have it in your can of sardines.
It's a very good way to consume it easily.
To make a good salad dressing , here's how:
- In a salad bowl, pour 3 tablespoons of sardine oil.
- Add a tablespoon of vinegar.
- Put a tablespoon of mustard.
- Mix and adjust to achieve the desired texture.
- Salt, pepper.
- Peel a shallot, cut it finely and add it to the sauce.
- Add herbs and aromatic plants.
As a result, you have a delicious flavored vinaigrette, thanks to the sardine oil .
It will perfectly season a potato, tomato or rice salad.
You know the habit of putting chili oil on your pizza?
Want to change your pizza recipe a bit?
So, know that you can use the oil from your can of sardines to enhance the taste.
It will give a delicious little taste.
You can even spice it up a bit by adding a few drops of Tabasco or a little chilli.
The preparation is super simple. Here's how:
- Pour the oil from the sardines into a small jar.
- Add Tabasco or chilli.
- Pour over your pizza.
Spicy flavors guaranteed!
Meat lovers generally appreciate marinades.
It's a good way to tenderize meat or give it more flavor.
To make a barbecue, it's delicious!
Instead of using olive oil, use sardine oil.
Here's how to prepare a delicious marinade with sardine oil :
- Pour the oil from the sardines into a dish.
- Squeeze a lemon and add the juice.
- Add the herbs and spices you want.
- Peel a clove of garlic, chop it and put it in the dish.
- Put your meat there.
- Soak the meat in the marinade by kneading it.
- Put in the fridge.
- Let marinate for 3 hours or more.
If you want to make an express marinade, I recommend this easy recipe.
Of course, you can use this marinade to give more flavor to a fish. Just do the same.
Do you know tuna pasta? And you like?
Then you will definitely enjoy this recipe for pasta with sardine oil.
The very simple idea is to flavor the pasta with the oil from the sardines. Here's how:
- Cook your pasta as usual, following the directions on the package.
- Drain and return them to the pan.
- Peel a clove of garlic, mince it finely and add it to the pasta.
- Pour the oil from the sardines over the pasta.
- Add a little basil or pesto if desired.
- Salt, pepper.
- Mix and serve!
It's the kind of super quick and very economical family dish that you can't live without. A simple treat!
Want to cook a slightly original and economical dish?
I found a very easy recipe that made my mouth water.
This is a great trick to recycle oil from sardines ...
And also have fun at a lower cost! Let's see this delicious recipe together:
- Peel a few potatoes and cut them into small wedges.
- Pour the oil from the sardines into a frying pan.
- Add a pinch of an Indian spice blend.
- Peel a shallot, dice it and put it in the pan.
- Add the potatoes.
- Brown them for about twenty minutes.
That's it and it's super good!
The little taste of sardines enhances the flavors of this spicy dish. Yum!
And in my opinion, you can completely replace the potatoes with already cooked rice.
Perfect for spicing up leftover rice, right?
If you want to reuse the oil from the sardines, the oil must be of good quality.
When you buy sardines at the supermarket, you find a bit of everything.
And sometimes the quality leaves something to be desired. Do you know what I mean?
So since you're going to reuse the oil, you might as well choose one of good quality .
If you can, choose preservative-free sardines in organic extra-virgin olive oil.
Know that it is a good investment, because sardines are generally not expensive.
And it's a superfood. The benefits of sardines are many.
They are very rich in omega 3, vitamins B12 and D and calcium.
A good reason to make delicious recipes!
Still not convinced by these tips for using sardine oil?
Be aware that it is not recommended to throw sardine oil, cooking oil and frying oil in the sink.
Here's why:you just risk clogging your drains!
The oil solidifies quickly and forms a plug.
On the other hand, the oil will end up in sewage treatment plants. And it risks killing bacteria by asphyxiating them.
However, these bacteria are present to purify the water. In other words, they are essential!
And that's not all... It can also pollute groundwater.
You don't have to throw away a lot to have a negative impact on the environment. Did you know that 1 liter of oil is enough to generate a film of 1000 m2?
And icing on the cake if you have a septic tank, you risk seriously disrupting its operation.
So you're probably wondering where to throw sardine oil, cooking oil or frying oil?
Well, we must admit that it is not simple!
You may be lucky enough to have a collection center for individuals , near you.
You can check it here or here.
If this is not the case, Ademe recommends depositing the used oils at the recycling center nearest to you.
You can also contact your town hall to find out what is the most suitable solution for recycling used oils.
Otherwise, the easiest way is to take an old plastic bottle (water, soda, or milk for example) and pour the oil into it.
Once full and tightly closed, you can throw the bottle in the green bin.
