Sayadieh [1]

2 tbsp oil, plus extra for deep frying

2 tbsp pine nuts

3 onions, sliced

2 cups rice

1/4 tsp mixed spices

2 chicken bouillon cubes, dissolved in 3 cups of of hot water

4 white fish fillets (cod or haddock)

1/2 tsp turmeric powder

3 tbsp seasoned flour

fried onions, to serve

tahini, to serve

salt and pepper

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1. Heat oil in a pan and fry pine nuts until golden brown. Remove nuts using a slotted spoon.
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2. In the same pan, add onions and saute until brown. Add rice, spices, salt and pepper and stir until rice is well-coated with oil. Add bouillon solution, bring to a boil then lower heat. Cover and simmer for 20 minutes. Add pine nuts and stir gently.
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3. Meanwhile, coat fish with turmeric and seasoned flour. Deep-fry until golden brown. Alternatively, season the fish with salt and pepper and pan-fry.
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4. Serve fish and rice with fried onions and tahini.

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