Middle_Eastern
Middle Eastern - Mezze and Starters
Sayadieh Mezze Starter
Chef's Menu Description
Flaky, all-butter golden pastry filled with a delicately spiced sweet filling, baked until crisp and aromatic.
Ingredients
- • 500g firm white fish, cut into bites
- • 2 large onions, thinly sliced
- • 1 1/2 tsp ground cumin
- • 1 tsp sweet paprika
- • 4 tbsp plain flour
- • 3 tbsp tahini
- • 1 lemon, juiced
- • 1 clove garlic, crushed
- • 1/2 tsp sumac
Preparation Steps
1
Phase 1
Cook the onions in 2 tablespoons of oil over low heat for 20 minutes until deep golden, then stir in 1/2 teaspoon of the cumin and the sumac.
2
Phase 2
Toss the fish with the remaining cumin, the paprika, and salt, then coat lightly in flour.
3
Phase 3
Shallow-fry the fish in hot oil for 3-4 minutes until crisp and golden, then drain.
4
Phase 4
Whisk the tahini, lemon juice, garlic, and 4 tablespoons of cold water into a smooth sauce.
5
Phase 5
Spread the caramelised onions on a platter, top with the crisp fish, and serve the tarator alongside for dipping.