Consommé with Sardine Dumplings

Among all fish, sardines (iwashi) are ranked one of the highest in eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and decosahexaenoic acid (DHA), which are found in unsaturated fish oils. EPA and DHA are known to lower blood cholesterol levels, while raising the level of good cholesterol, HDL. They also work as mild anti-inflammatory agents and, when ingested often, reduce the risk of heart attack.

But for me these nutritional merits are second in importance when I cook sardines. I love their s