FRIED FISH WITH RICE (KUWAITI & EMIRATI)
This very tasty fish with rice is often served in homes in the Arabian Gulf. Kuwaitis in particular love Zubadi (Silver Pomfret) fish that is local but can be found in the frozen section of many Middle Eastern or Asian shops. (You may have to degut them yourself). While some prefer to eat them with rice alone, others like ourselves, make Recipe #387327 to serve as an accompaniment. This recipe is a combination from three sources which all deserve credit, Sa-mak ma-ga-lee - Fried Fish from From "The Complete United Arab Emirates Cookbook", by Celia Ann Brock- Al Ansari, Mtabag Simach from "Cardamom and Lime: Recipes from the Arabian Gulf", by Sarah Al-Hamad, and http://mimisrecipes.blogspot.com.
Provided by UmmBinat
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 1h25m
Yield 2 , 2 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- Wash fish, clean well leaving on heads, make sure scales are all removed and fish is degutted.
- Wash the white Basmati rice well and leave to soak for 15-30 minutes depending on quality of rice.
- Bring a large pan of water to a boil put in the fish, cinnamon stick, cardamom pods and clove and simmer until cooked.
- Remove the fish and reserve the cooking water.
- Cut some gashes across the fish and rub on some bahrat and the minced garlic then pour fresh lemon juice over top. Refrigerate for up to 1 1/2 hours.
- Cook Basmati rice with as much reserved cooking liquid as needed, sea salt and the loomis.
- Heat olive oil in a pan and fry the onions until soft and golden adding the turmeric, some sea salt and 1/4 tsp bahrat.
- Mix 2/3 of the onions into the cooked rice & sprinkle the remaining onion mixture over top.
- After the fish has marinated, pat dry with paper towel.
- Preheat oven to 275F (not very high).
- Heat 1/2 inch oil (vegetable or light olive) until hot in a pan and fry the fish one at a time until golden brown, then drain on paper towel.
- Place fish on top of rice, cover with aluminum foil and set in preheated oven for 1 hour.
- Serve with lemon and lime wedges, radishes if wished, and Recipe #387327 for a wonderful authentic Kuwaiti meal.
- Don't forget to eat this with your 3 first fingers of the right had keeping food from going above the mid knuckles!
- Enjoy!
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Ujunwa Chukwu
[email protected]This dish was delicious! The fish was cooked perfectly, and the rice was fluffy and flavorful. The spices in the marinade gave the dish a wonderful flavor, and the crispy coating on the fish was the perfect finishing touch. I would definitely recomme
Natalie Berritt
[email protected]I've made this dish several times now, and it's always a hit with my family and friends. The fish is always cooked perfectly, and the rice is always fluffy and flavorful. I love the combination of spices used in the marinade, and the crispy coating o
Charles Casteling
[email protected]This dish was a bit too bland for my taste, but my husband loved it. The fish was cooked perfectly, and the rice was fluffy and flavorful. I would recommend adding more spices to the marinade if you like your food spicy.
Cierra Richard
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of fish, but I loved this dish! The fish was cooked perfectly, and the coating was crispy and flavorful. The rice was also delicious, and the spices in the marinade gave the dish a wonderful flavor. I would definitely recommend this
Izhar Khan
[email protected]This was the best fried fish I've ever had! The fish was cooked perfectly, and the coating was crispy and flavorful. The rice was also delicious, and the spices in the marinade gave the dish a wonderful flavor. I would definitely recommend this recip
Salma Khidar
[email protected]This dish was easy to make and turned out great! The fish was cooked perfectly, and the rice was fluffy and flavorful. The spices in the marinade gave the dish a wonderful flavor, and the crispy coating on the fish was the perfect finishing touch. I
kingOfgods
[email protected]I had some trouble finding some of the ingredients for this recipe, but it was worth the effort. The fish was delicious, and the rice was perfectly cooked. The spices in the marinade gave the dish a wonderful flavor, and the crispy coating on the fis
sufaid khan
[email protected]This dish was a bit too spicy for my taste, but my husband loved it. The fish was cooked perfectly, and the rice was fluffy and flavorful. I would recommend using less chili powder if you're not a fan of spicy food.
Majid Memon
[email protected]I've made this dish several times now, and it's always a hit with my family and friends. The fish is always cooked perfectly, and the rice is always fluffy and flavorful. I love the combination of spices used in the marinade, and the crispy coating o
Jahidul Islam babu
[email protected]I'm not usually a fan of fried fish, but this recipe changed my mind. The fish was cooked perfectly, and the coating was crispy and flavorful. The rice was also delicious, and the spices in the marinade gave the dish a wonderful flavor. I would defin
Al ebna Mahadi
[email protected]This dish was a hit at my dinner party last weekend. The fish was perfectly cooked, and the rice was fluffy and flavorful. My guests loved the combination of spices used in the marinade, and they raved about the crispy coating on the fish. I will def
Meshack Pasco
[email protected]I tried this recipe for my family last night, and they loved it! The fish was crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, and the rice was perfectly cooked. The spices in the marinade gave the dish a wonderful flavor, and the lemon wedges added a
Sandy Sameh
[email protected]This fried fish with rice dish was absolutely delicious! The fish was cooked perfectly, and the rice was fluffy and flavorful. I loved the combination of spices used in the marinade, and the crispy coating on the fish was the perfect finishing touch.