Ingredients

• 2 large ampalaya
• 1 tablespoon canola oil
• 1 onion, peeled and chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, peeled and minced
• 2 large Roma tomatoes, chopped
• 1 tablespoon fish sauce
• 2 cans (5.5 ounces each) sardines in tomato sauce
• 1 cup water
• 1/2 teaspoon sugar
• salt and pepper to taste