Fish Sayadieh
A celebrated coastal dish full of warm spices and deep flavour.
05 Nov 2025
How to Prepare
1
Mix the fish marinade ingredients and coat the hamour, then fry until golden. Reserve the frying oil.
2
In the same oil, saute the onion, bell pepper and tomato with the crushed garlic and hot pepper.
3
Add salt, black pepper and mixed spice.
4
Add the basmati rice and stir to coat.
5
Pour in the seafood stock (or water) and cook until the rice is done.
6
Serve the rice topped with the fried fish.
7
Garnish with toasted nuts if desired.
✦ Chef Noor's Tip
Frying the fish first and using its oil for the rice gives the sayadieh its signature depth.