Sayadieh (Rice & Fish)

An authentic Middle Eastern dish, Sayadieh, calls for warm spices, rice, white fish filet, tomatoes, and caramelized onions in its recipes. Top it with roasted nuts or raisins for an extra layer of tastiness.

Sayadieh is a hearty and healthy meal filled with protein, carbs, and a plethora of flavor. This rice and fish dish is versatile and can be made using many different types of fish. I love to use cod fillets for a lighter touch, but traditionally you will find this dish made with deep-fried whole fish.

Ingredients

The ingredients below will accommodate 2-3 servings

Ingredients:

1-2 lbs filet fish
1/2 cup of whole flour
1 cup of basmati rice
1 medium onion sliced
2 medium tomatoes
2 cloves of garlic
Optional: 3 hot peppers
1/4 cup of ghee butter or corn oil
1 tsp of salt
1 tsp of 7 spices
1 tsp of cumin
1 tsp of garlic powder
1 tsp of coriander

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Salad ingredients:

1/4 cup olive oil
1/4 cup of lemon juice
1 tsp of salt
2 tomatoes
2 cucumbers
1 lettuce
1 bunch of parsley
1 bunch of fresh mint

Preparation

Step 1

Dip the fish into the wheat and then half fry it in the oil.

Step 2

In a separate cooking pot add some corn oil and then add the onion until sauteed. Then add tomatoes, garlic, and peppers. Mix and then add all the spices, salt, 7 spices, cumin, garlic powder and coriander, and add 1/2 cup of water and let it cook for 10 minutes.

Step 3

After all the ingredients have cooked, add the fried filet fish and let it sit with the sauce for 5-10 minutes. Then add the washed basmati rice to it and add 1 & 1/2 cup of warm water. Let it cook on low heat for about 15-20 minutes . Take off the stove and place onto a plate for serving.