Siyyadieh(Fish Stew)

For the longest, I thought Siyyadieh(Lebanese fish stew) was a hard dish to make. Boy, was I wrong! Not only was it pretty straight-forward, but it was a clear winner in our home.

What you need:

• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1 medium sliced onion
• 4 cups of water
• 2 cups Sunwhite Calrose rice
• 1/2 teaspoon turmeric
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• 1 teaspoon caraway
• 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
• 2 teaspoons��salt
• 1 kg fish filled, de-skinned and bones removed
• 5 tablespoons almond slices, toasted

Method:

1. In a deep pot, heat vegetable oil and saute onion until golden brown. Set aside.
2. Add water and spices and bring to a boil. Add rice and simmer for 3-5 minutes until it boils.
3. Place fish pieces over rice, cover and continue cooking over medium-low heat until water is fully absorbed and rice is tender. Spoon rice and fish onto a serving plate and garnish with reserved onions and almonds.