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Sayadieh, a spicy fried rice dish with fish

Sayadieh, spiced rice with fried fish

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A simple version of Levant-style sayadieh: basmati rice cooked in ghee, topped with spiced fish pieces seasoned with black pepper, chili pepper, and cilan…

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Recipe from Keemkeem, Romanov, أبو هشام and 6 other contributors, adapted by Recette de cuisine · · updated on

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Couscous is a delicious dish, made with white rice and fish.

Ingredients and directions

  • Prep time10 min
  • Cook time25 min
  • Total35 min
  • DifficultyEasy
  • CostBudget
  • Cooking methodpan, saucepan
  • Estimated cost$1.99 $0.50 / serving Estimated price; varies by store. Converted from euros at the ECB rate of October 15, 2026.
  • Gluten-free

Ingredients

4 people
  • $0.66
  • $0.03
  • $0.13
  • $0.53
  • $0.13
  • $0.35
  • $0.16

Prices from US supermarkets for 6 of 7 ingredients; Belgian prices for the rest.

Directions

  1. Heat the ghee in a saucepan over high heat, and season with salt.
  2. Add the rice, stir briefly, then pour in the water. ≈ 4 min
  3. Cover and cook for 15 minutes over low heat.
  4. While this is happening, mix the fish with the spices and fry it in hot oil for about 12 minutes, turning it frequently.
  5. Place the rice in a dish and arrange the fish on top. ≈ 3 min

The bill

Sayadieh, spiced rice with fried fish

  • 200 g of basmati rice (about 1 cup)$0.66
  • salt$0.03
  • 2 tablespoons of ghee or oil$0.13
  • 1 teaspoon of black pepper$0.53
  • 1 teaspoon of red hot pepper$0.13
  • 1 teaspoon of dried, ground cilantro$0.35
  • oil for deep frying$0.16

Total$1.99

that's $0.50 per person

Estimated price; varies by store.

Equipment

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Before you start

Ingredients

  • 200 g of basmati rice (about 1 cup)
  • 400 ml of water (2 cups)
  • salt
  • 2 tablespoons of ghee or oil
  • 1 kg of boneless fish, cut into pieces
  • 1 teaspoon of black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon of red hot pepper
  • 1 teaspoon of dried, ground cilantro
  • oil for deep frying

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