Sayadieh

Ingredients

Half a kilo of snapper fillets4 large onions diced2 cups of basmati riceOlive oil1 tsp of cuminA sprinkle of turmericNuts (pine nuts, almonds, cashews)Salt&pepperParsley (optional) garnish

Steps

First season the fish with salt and pepper and pan fry till golden on both sides and leave to cool down before tearing into pieces.Heat oil in a pan, add the chopped onions and leave to caramelise till they turn dark brown.Add boiling water for the amount of rice you’re going to make and then add cumin, pepper & salt. Stir all together then Lower the heat and leave to simmer for about 25 minutes.When done, strain the onion stock pushing down the onions using a spoon to get all the juice/flavour out, throw out the onions and keep the water (onion stock).Place the washed rice in a pot with turmeric and then pour in the onion stock and cook rice as you normally would.When done spread the rice onto a plate and add the fish pieces on top.Fry off the nuts in ghee till golden and add onto the fish and rice.Garnish with parsley.