Recipe Egyptian Alexandrian Sayadiyah rice with fish

Sayadiyah is a popular Egyptian dish that features fish and rice. Here's a recipe for Sayadiyah Alexandrian-Egyptian rice: Ingredients: - 500g fish fillets (such as haddock, cod, or any white fish of your choice) - 2 cups basmati rice, rinsed and soaked for 30 minutes - 4 tablespoons olive oil - 1 large onion, finely chopped - 4 cloves garlic, minced - 1 teaspoon ground cumin - 1 teaspoon ground coriander - 1 teaspoon paprika - 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric - Salt and pepper to taste - 4 cups fish or vegetable broth - 2 tomatoes, chopped - 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro (coriander) - Lemon wedges for serving Instructions: 1. Begin by seasoning the fish fillets with salt and pepper. Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the fish fillets and cook until they are golden brown on both sides. Remove the fish from the skillet and set it aside. 2. In the same skillet, add the remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Add the chopped onion and sauté until it becomes translucent and soft. 3. Add the minced garlic to the skillet and cook for another minute until fragrant. 4. Stir in the ground cumin, ground coriander, paprika, ground turmeric, salt, and pepper. Cook the spices with the onions and garlic for a couple of minutes to enhance their flavors. 5. Drain the soaked rice and add it to the skillet. Stir the rice with the onion and spice mixture until well coated. 6. Pour in the fish or vegetable broth and bring the mixture to a boil. Reduce the heat to low, cover the skillet with a lid, and let the rice simmer for about 15-20 minutes or until the rice is cooked and the liquid is absorbed. 7. Once the rice is cooked, fluff it with a fork and gently place the cooked fish fillets on top of the rice in the skillet. 8. Sprinkle the chopped tomatoes and fresh cilantro over the fish and rice. 9. Cover the skillet again and let it sit on low heat for another 5-10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together. 10. Serve the Sayadiyah Alexandrian-Egyptian rice with lemon wedges on the side for squeezing over the fish and rice before eating. Enjoy your delicious Sayadiyah dish!