Sayadiyeh is one of the famous Lebanese dishes of wide fame. It is of Spanish origin. It was moved to us through Andalusia. It is famous for most of the coastal areas in Lebanon and Syria, because its main ingredient is fish. Sayadiyah consists of rice cooked with fish and onion broth.
Fish and rice is the perfect combination for a complete, nutritious and rich dish.
Additional Tips for Making Fish Sayadiyeh with Rice
If you want to prepare a healthy fish sayadiyeh with rice that contains fewer calories, follow the following tips and instructions:
- Try to use fish that are lower in fat and calories, such as: salmon, cod, and tilapia.
- Do not fry the fish, but rather grill it in the oven with a little olive oil.
- Use brown rice or whole grain rice for higher nutritional value and fewer calories.
- If you want to serve Sayadiyah rice with a side dish of yogurt, choose low-fat or fat-free yogurt.
- If you want an alternative to yogurt to serve alongside Sayadiyah rice, you can make a plate of Arabic salad rich in fresh healthy vegetables.
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Sayadiyeh with Rice
Ingredients
Instructions
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Clean the fish well and season it with cumin, salt and saffron
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Fry it in oil for 5 minutes.
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In a cooking pot, put half a cup of oil and fry the onions with spices.
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Add the fish to the onions and fill the pot with water.
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Leave the pot until boiling.
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When the fish is cooked, remove it from the broth and keep it aside while the rice is cooking.
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In another pot, put the remaining amount of oil and add the rice.
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Cover the rice with the fish broth and onions, leave a little broth to make the sauce, and adjust the salt and spices to taste.
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When the rice boils, reduce the heat and cover it until cooked
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When it is cooked, we pour it into a serving dish and put the whole fish on top of the rice, or we get rid of the thistle and spread its meat over the rice.
prepare the sauce:
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In a saucepan and over a low heat, melt the butter, add the flour and mix well
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Add the rest of the fish broth and leave the mixture to boil and become thick.
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Adjust seasoning and salt according to taste.
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The sauce is served hot with rice, fish, some nuts and crunchy onion slices, thus we have prepared a luxurious and original Sayadiyah dish.
