How to make Alexandrian Sayadiyah – Egyptian food

Sayadiyah Fish is not only famous in Egypt but also Lebanon and other Middle Eastern countries. It contains basmati rice and fish, and you can serve it with fish broth or green salad to satisfy your family’s taste buds. The total preparation time is two hours. Let us get started!

Ingredients

• You will need the following ingredients for the broth
  • 100 grams of butter
  • One pack of aromatic herbs
  • 200 grams of onions
  • Nine garlic cloves
  • 200 grams of leek
  • 250 grams of carrot
  • 150 grams of mushroom
  • Two kilograms of fish bones and locos
  • One teaspoon of anise star
  • One teaspoon of coriander
  • One teaspoon of cumin
  • A half teaspoon of black pepper
  • One cinnamon stick
  • Four pieces of carnation
  • Six pieces of cardamom
  • Three liters of water
  • One teaspoon of salt
  • Two tablespoons of lemon juice
  • 100 milliliter of white grapes juice
• You will need the following ingredients for preparing rice
  • One kilogram of locos fish
  • Three cups of basmati rice
  • 130 grams of butter
  • One tablespoon of black pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon of cumin
  • Salt and pepper
  • Two tablespoons of lemon juice
  • Six sliced onions
  • Corn oil for frying
• You will need the following ingredients for the sauce
  • Fish broth
  • A half teaspoon of black pepper
  • Lemon juice
  • Salt
  • One tablespoon of butter for serving

Instructions

• Preparing the fish broth requires the following steps
  • Heat your oven to 220 degrees Fahrenheit
  • Add onion, butter, and fish to the grilling pan
  • Grill the mixture until you cook it properly
  • Pour some butter into a pot and heat over a high temperature
  • Add veggies and cook for 10-15 minutes
  • Add cooked fish bones, lemon juice, and white grapes
  • Remove frying leftovers over medium-low heat
  • Add water, spices, aromatic packages, and salt
  • Leave the mixture to boil
  • Now remove the surface bubbles and cover it
  • Cook for 30 minutes over low heat
  • Drain the broth
• Cooking the rice requires the following steps:
  • Fry the onions until they have a golden brown color
  • Set aside half of the fried onions for topping or garnishing
  • Add fish broth to friend onions
  • Leave the mixture to boil for 25-30 minutes
  • Drain and keep the fish broth
  • Put the butter in a pot and melt it until it is golden
  • Add the rice and fry for another four minutes
  • Add spices and season the rice with pepper and salt
  • Add fish broth and cover it
  • Simmer over low heat for 15 minutes
  • Cook the fish with broth for about 5-10 minutes
  • Put the rice on a large plate and fish over its surface
  • Use friend onions for garnishing
  • Serve with sauce and enjoy the delicious dish