Name: Authentic Sayadiyah Bil Samak Recipe
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 45 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Saudi Arabia
Ingredients: 1 whole firm white fish (2 lbs / 900g), such as hamour, sea bass, or snapper, cleaned and scaled; 3 cups long-grain Basmati rice; 2 large onions, thinly sliced; 4 cloves garlic, minced; 1 tablespoon ginger-garlic paste; 2 large tomatoes, chopped; 1 green bell pepper, chopped; 1/4 cup vegetable oil, for frying; 1/4 cup ghee or clarified butter; 2 tablespoons Baharat spice mix (Arabic 7-spice); 1 teaspoon turmeric powder; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper; 1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom; 1 cinnamon stick; 3 dried bay leaves; 4 cups fish stock or water; 1 tablespoon dried lime powder (loomi); Salt to taste; For Garnish: Fresh cilantro, parsley, and lemon wedges

Sayadiyah Bil Samak 🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia

A seafood version of Sayadiyah, featuring rice, fish, and a variety of spices for a flavorful twist.

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