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Sayoudeiah: Lebanese Fried Fish with Tarator Sauce and Rice (Emeril Lagasse) Recipe

Sayoudeiah: Lebanese Fried Fish with Tarator Sauce and Rice (Emeril Lagasse) Recipe

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Sayoudeiah: Lebanese Fried Fish with Tarator Sauce and Rice (Emeril Lagasse)

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Ingredients:

Serving

1/2 cup tahini , recipe follows
1/4 to 1/2 cup water
2 to 3 tbsp fresh lemon juice
2 tsp minced garlic
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp ground cumin
pinch cayenne
2 tbsp chopped parsley
1/4 tsp ground black pepper
1/4 tsp ground ginger
1/4 tsp ground cumin
1/4 tsp allspice
1/4 tsp cinnamon
1/4 tsp ground cloves
1/4 tsp grated nutmeg
1/4 tsp ground fenugreek
1/2 to 1 cup olive or canola oil
3 tbsp pine nuts
1 1/2 cups thinly sliced yellow onions
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp turmeric
1 1/2 cups long grain white rice
3 cups water
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
4 (6-oz) mild, firm white fish fillets
chopped fresh parsley, garnish
pomegranate molasses
chili oil
lemon wedges, garnish
4 cups sesame seeds
1/4 to 1/2 cup olive oil

Directions:

Fried Fish:
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
For the tarator: Place the tahini, 1/4 cup water, 2 tablespoons lemon juice, the garlic, salt, cumin, and cayenne in a blender and process on high speed. With the machine running, continue adding more water 1 to 2 tablespoons at a time until it becomes a smooth sauce with the consistency of mayonnaise. Add the parsley and process to incorporate. Adjust seasoning, to taste, with additional lemon juice or spices. Transfer to another container.
For the Fried fish: In a small bowl, combine the black pepper, ginger, cumin, allspice, cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, and fenugreek. Stir to combine.
In a medium pot, heat 2 tablespoons of the oil over medium-high heat. Add the pine nuts and cook, stirring, until golden brown and fragrant. Remove with a slotted spoon. Add the onions and fry, stirring, until golden. Add the rice, 1/2 teaspoon salt, turmeric, and 1/4 teaspoon of the mixed spices. Cook, stirring, until fragrant and the rice is coated with oil, 1 minute. Add the water. Reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer without stirring until the water is absorbed and the rice is fluffy, about 20 minutes. Remove from the heat and let sit without stirring for 10 minutes. While the rice is cooking, cook the fish.
In a large saute pan, heat enough oil to come 1/2-inch up the sides of the pan over high heat until hot but not smoking.
In a shallow bowl, combine the flour, remaining spice blend, and remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt. Dredge the fish fillets in the seasoned flour to coat on both sides, shaking to remove any excess. Add to the hot oil in batches, if necessary, and cook until golden brown, about 2 minutes per side, shaking the pan to prevent the fish from sticking. Remove and drain on paper towels.
Fluff the rice with a fork and add the fried pine nuts, stirring to incorporate. Divide among 4 plates and top with the fish. Spoon the sauce over the fish, garnish with parsley and drizzle with pomegranate molasses and chili oil. Serve with lemon wedges, and serve immediately.
Homemade Tahini:
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
Spread the sesame seeds on a shallow baking tray and bake, shaking frequently, until fragrant, 5 to 7 minutes. Do not brown. Cool. Put the sesame seeds in a blender or food processor fitted with the metal blade. Add 1/4 cup of the vegetable oil. Process to a smooth paste, about 3 minutes. Add more oil as necessary to bring the paste to a thick pouring consistency. (Tahini will keep, refrigerated, in a tightly covered container for several months.)
Yield: approximately 4 cups

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	1514.86 Kcal (6342 kJ)
Calories from fat	1202.34 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	133.59g	206%
Cholesterol	11.62mg	4%
Sodium	1841.13mg	77%
Potassium	1091.91mg	23%
Total Carbs	59.69g	20%
Sugars	1.29g	5%
Dietary Fiber	22.37g	89%
Protein	39.53g	79%
Vitamin C	9.6mg	16%
Iron	24.3mg	135%
Calcium	1541.8mg	154%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	265.75 Kcal (1113 kJ)
Calories from fat	210.92 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	23.44g	206%
Cholesterol	2.04mg	4%
Sodium	322.99mg	77%
Potassium	191.55mg	23%
Total Carbs	10.47g	20%
Sugars	0.23g	5%
Dietary Fiber	3.92g	89%
Protein	6.94g	79%
Vitamin C	1.7mg	16%
Iron	4.3mg	135%
Calcium	270.5mg	154%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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