Name: Authentic Bahraini Fish Rice (Najwa) Recipe
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 35 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Bahrain
Ingredients: 5 lbs whole fish (such as Hamour or Red Snapper), cleaned and scaled, or 1.5 lbs fish fillets; 2 cups long-grain basmati rice; 3 tablespoons ghee or neutral oil (like sunflower); 1 large onion, thinly sliced; 4 cloves garlic, minced; 1-inch piece ginger, grated; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 teaspoon ground coriander; 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric; 1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom; 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper; 2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped; 2 tablespoons fresh coriander (cilantro), chopped; 4 cups fish stock or water (plus more if needed); 1 teaspoon salt (adjust to taste); 1 lemon, cut into wedges (for serving); 1 small cucumber, sliced (for salad); 1 tomato, sliced (for salad); 1 tablespoon olive oil (for salad dressing); 1 tablespoon lemon juice (for salad dressing); Salt and pepper to taste (for salad)

Bahraini Fish Rice Bahrain

A fragrant rice dish cooked with local fish, spices, and herbs, often served with lemon and salad.

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