The best replacement for sardines is anchovies.

The best alternatives to sardines are rated as following:
★★★★★  anchovies
★★★★  tuna
★★★★  herring
★★★  salmon
★★★  mackerel
★  kippers
★  smelt
★  sprats
★  pilchards
★  brisling
★  fish oil
★  anchovy
★  fish steaks
  sardines
  kipper
  sardinella
  fresh sardines

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Speaking about sardines, one probably shouldn't forget about misua.

Other search terms related to sardines and their ratings are:
★★★★★ misua
★ sotanghon
★ misua recipe
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ampalaya recipe
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