Sayadieh

Ingredients:

• 1 cup basmati rice
• 1 lb white fish fillets
• 1 onion, thinly sliced
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tomatoes, diced
• 1/2 cup chopped parsley
• 1/4 cup pine nuts
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp ground coriander
• 1/2 tsp turmeric
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 4 cups fish or vegetable broth
• 1/4 cup olive oil

Directions:

1. Rinse the rice under cold water until the water runs clear. Drain and set aside.
2. Season the fish fillets with salt, pepper, cumin, and coriander.
3. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the sliced onions and garlic, sauté until fragrant.
4. Add the diced tomatoes, turmeric, and pine nuts. Cook for a few minutes until the tomatoes start to soften.
5. Pour in the rice and stir well to coat the grains with the tomato mixture.
6. Place the seasoned fish fillets on top of the rice.
7. Pour in the broth, cover, and let it simmer until the rice is cooked and the fish is flaky, about 20 minutes.
8. Sprinkle chopped parsley on top before serving.