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Sayadieh
Jordan
Aqaba's signature dish. Jordan's only coastline on the Red Sea produces exceptional fish.
Fisherman's rice — white fish on a bed of caramelised onion rice with cumin and fried nuts. The great fish dish of Jordan's Aqaba coast.
Prep
20 mins
Cook
40 mins
Difficulty
Medium
Calories
480 kcal
Serves
4
Calories are an estimate based on ingredients used
Ingredients
800gwhite fish fillets
400glong-grain rice
4large onions, thinly sliced
1 tspcumin
1 tspturmeric
50mlolive oil
toasted almonds and pine nutsto garnish
tahini sauceto serve
Method
1
Fry onions in generous oil over medium heat for 35 minutes until very dark.
2
Reserve half. Blend remaining onions with fish stock. Add rice and spices. Cook 20 minutes.
3
Season fish. Fry in oil until golden. Place over rice.
4
Top with reserved onions and nuts. Serve with tahini sauce.
Chef's Tip
The very dark onions are the flavour base — don't rush them.
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