'8 clean sardines, opened without scales or bones'
'salt and black pepper to taste'
'vegetable oil for frying'
'Batter:', '1 cup all-purpose flour', '2 eggs', '1 cup cold water', '4 chopped tomatoes', '2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice', 'salt and black pepper to taste', '1 minced garlic clove', '2 tablespoons fresh manioc leaves, chopped', '1 tablespoon chopped parsley', '4 tablespoons olive oil'
'8 clean sardines, opened without scales or bones'
'salt and black pepper to taste'
'vegetable oil for frying'
'Batter:', '1 cup all-purpose flour', '2 eggs', '1 cup cold water', '4 chopped tomatoes', '2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice', 'salt and black pepper to taste', '1 minced garlic clove', '2 tablespoons fresh manioc leaves, chopped', '1 tablespoon chopped parsley', '4 tablespoons olive oil'
'Season the sardines with salt and black pepper'
'Reserve'
'Sift the flour'
'Whisk together eggs, cold water, and a pinch of salt in a large bowl'
'Place the bowl over ice and whisk until smooth, using a fork to break up any lumps'
'Gradually add the flour, stirring in circular motions; do not overmix, as some flour should still remain on top'
'When dipping the sardines in the batter, keep it chilled by placing the bowl back over the ice'
'Fry the fillets in hot oil until golden brown on both sides'
'Season the tomatoes with freshly squeezed lime juice, salt, and black pepper'
'Mix with remaining ingredients and arrange in a baking dish'
'Top with fried sardine fillets.'
'Serves 4 people'