Middle_Eastern
Middle Eastern - Rice and Grains
Lahoh Spiced Rice / Pilaf
Chef's Menu Description
Fragrant grains expertly cooked with seasonal aromatics, fresh herbs, and rich stock for a satisfying, flavourful centerpiece.
Ingredients
- • 4 white fish fillets (about 500g)
- • 2 cups basmati rice
- • 3 onions, thinly sliced
- • 1 tbsp ground cumin
- • 1 cinnamon stick
- • 1/2 tsp ground turmeric
- • 4 cups fish stock
- • 1/4 cup olive oil
- • 1 tsp salt
Preparation Steps
1
Phase 1
Fry the onions in the oil until deep brown; set half aside.
2
Phase 2
Simmer the stock with the cumin, cinnamon, turmeric, and remaining onions 10 minutes; strain.
3
Phase 3
Season the fillets and sear 2 minutes per side.
4
Phase 4
Add the rinsed rice to the strained broth, lay the fish on top, cover, and steam on low 20 minutes.
5
Phase 5
Fluff the rice around the fish and cover with the reserved caramelised onions.