Lebanese Fish Risotto - Sayadiyeh
1 hour cooking time
Lebanese Fish Risotto - Sayadiyeh
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Method
1
In a pan, toast the nuts in one tbsp butter until browned. Remove and set aside.
2
Rub the fish in salt and pepper.
3
Add the remaining butter to the pan and fry the fish until tender. Then set aside.
4
Fry the onion in the used butter (add more if needed), until crispy and brown in colour. Set aside some of the fried onions to use for garnish.
5
Add the spices and 450ml water to the remaining onions in the pan, then cover and let it simmer for 30mins until the onions become very soft.
6
In a separate pot, add the rice and one tbsp butter, then add 350ml of the spice sauce to the rice and transfer all the soft onions. Cook the rice over low heat for 15 mins.
7
Put the rice on a serving plate, place fried fish on top and sprinkle with the reserved fried onions and toasted nuts.
8
Best served with a side of sliced cucumber, tomato and tahini salad or tarator sauce (tahini parsley sauce).
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