Step 1

In a pot over medium heat, add cooking oil.

Step 2

When the oil is hot enough, add garlic and cook until soft.

Step 3

Add onion, tomato and chili. Cook until onion and tomato are soft.

Step 4

Pour about 500 ml of water and let it boil.

Step 5

Add 2 packets of instant noodles (don’t add the seasoning powder at this step) and cook until firm.

Step 6

Empty one can of sardines in tomato sauce and add it to the cooked noodles along with the seasoning powder.

Step 7

Season with salt and pepper, then turn off the heat.

Step 8

You may add leafy greens.

Step 9

Serve immediately and with poached or boiled eggs if desired.