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İç Pilav
Medium 1 hr 28 min~330 kcal 5/10
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Sayadieh
A Middle Eastern fish and spiced rice dish colored with deeply browned onions and finished with nuts and lemon.
Medium⏱️ 1 hr 10 min📖 1 min readServes 5~480 kcal🌍 Middle Eastern🌍 Full translation
25 min prep 45 min cook
- #High Protein
- #For Guests
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Timeline
Total 1 h 10 min- Prep25 min
- Cooking45 min
Ingredients
5 servings
Quick:
For the fish
- 650 gr White fish fillets
For the rice
- 2 su bardağı(~400 ml) Rice
- 3 adet Yellow onions
- 3 su bardağı(~600 ml) Hot water
- 4 yemek kaşığı(~60 ml) Olive oil
- 1 çay kaşığı(~5 ml) Cumin
- 1 çay kaşığı(~5 ml) Ground coriander
- 0.3 çay kaşığı(~1.5 ml) Cinnamon
- 1.5 çay kaşığı(~7.5 ml) Salt
- 0.5 çay kaşığı(~2.5 ml) Black pepper
For serving
- 3 yemek kaşığı(~45 ml) Pine nuts
- 1 adet Lemon
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Instructions
- 1
Soak the rice in warm water for 20 minutes, then rinse until the water runs clear and drain.
20 min20:00 - 2
Slice the onions into half-moons and cook them in olive oil for 18 minutes, until dark brown.
18 min18:00 - 3
Reserve one third of the onions for serving, add the hot water to the rest, and boil for 5 minutes.
5 min05:00 - 4
Strain the onion water and cook the rice in it with cumin, ground coriander, cinnamon, salt, and black pepper for 15 minutes.
15 min15:00 - 5
Salt the fish fillets and cook each side in a pan for 3 minutes.
6 min06:00 - 6
Toast the pine nuts in a dry pan for 2 minutes.
2 min02:00 - 7
Transfer the rice to a serving plate and top with the fish, reserved onions, pine nuts, and lemon slices.
💡 Tip: Use haddock or cod instead of sea bass if you like, but avoid very thin fillets; the pieces need to stay intact on top of the rice.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve sayadieh with fried onions, pine nuts, optional lemon wedges, and shepherd salad.
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Nutrition (per serving)
~480
kcal calories
32
g protein
55
g carbs
15
g fat
Protein 27%Carbs 46%Fat 27%
Approximate values, derived from ingredient amounts using USDA FoodData Central and TÜBİTAK Turkish Food Composition Database. Actual values can vary by roughly ±20% depending on cooking method, brand, and portion size. For diet or medical conditions, consult a dietitian or doctor.
This recipe may contain allergens
- Seafood
- Tree nuts
Allergens are derived automatically from the ingredient list, covering the main groups of the EU-14 food allergen standard (gluten, milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, soy, seafood, sesame, celery, mustard). Cross-contamination (shared kitchen equipment, shared surfaces) isn't tracked, if you have a serious allergy, review the full ingredient list yourself and ask about preparation.
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FAQ
How many servings does Sayadieh make?
This recipe serves 5.How long does Sayadieh take?
Prep 25 minutes, cooking 45 minutes; 70 minutes in total.Is Sayadieh difficult?
This recipe is rated medium.How many calories does Sayadieh have?
Approximately 480 kcal per serving. Protein: 32g, carbs: 55g, fat: 15g.Which allergens does Sayadieh contain?
This recipe contains Seafood, Tree nuts. Check it against your dietary needs.Which cuisine does Sayadieh belong to?
This recipe belongs to Middle Eastern cuisine.How many ingredients does Sayadieh need?
This recipe needs 12 ingredients.
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