Fish & Rice | Arab Style Fried Fish | Safi

whole fish

🥗Healthier: grilled fish

💰Cheaper: frozen fish fillets

Grilled fish reduces fat content while maintaining flavor.

tahini

🥗Healthier: yogurt

💰Cheaper: mayonnaise

Yogurt is lower in calories and offers a creamy texture.

Wash 3 cups of basmati rice a couple of times and add to 6 cups of cold water.

Add 1 dried red chili, 1 bay leaf, 6 cloves, 6 green cardamom pods, and salt to the rice.

Bring the rice to a boil, cover with a lid, and cook for about 8-9 minutes.

Prepare the safi fish by cleaning it and applying a rub of spices.

In a bowl, mix 1/2 cup olive oil with 1 teaspoon each of salt, black pepper, green cardamom powder, chili powder, turmeric, and 2 teaspoons of coriander.

Rub the spice mixture onto the fish and refrigerate for at least an hour.

Heat about 1 centimeter of sunflower oil in a skillet over medium heat.

Carefully add the fish to the hot oil and fry for 3-4 minutes on each side, flipping only once.

Plate the cooked rice and place the fried fish on top.

Drizzle some of the flavored oil from frying the fish over the rice.

In the remaining oil, sauté 2-3 cups of onions and 1 tablespoon of garlic ginger paste for 4-5 minutes until colored.

Add 1/2 cup of sultanas or raisins to the onions and mix well.

Top the rice and fish with the sautéed onions and sultanas.

Cooking Techniques

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