Siyadiyi

This aromatic dish is filled with succulent chunks of roasted fish mixed with seasoned onion rice and topped with golden sautéed nuts. 

2 lbs. fish (orange roughy or tilapia)

1/2 teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon paprika

1 large onion

1 tablespoon olive oil

1⁄2 cup water

1⁄2 teaspoon black pepper 

2 cups rice

4 cups water

1⁄2 teaspoon salt

1 tablespoon oil

1 cup slivered almonds or pine nuts

1.  Rinse and pat fish dry. Season with salt and paprika.  Bake at 350° for 20 minutes or grill until cooked through. Cut into 1 inch pieces.

2.  In a small skillet, sauté onion in olive oil until golden brown.

3.  In a blender, mix browned onion, water and black pepper for 30 seconds.

4. In a medium saucepan, add rice, water, salt and onion mixture. Bring to boil.  Simmer covered on low fire for 15 minutes.

5.  Heat oil and sauté almonds or pine nuts until golden.

6.  To serve, spoon rice onto a platter. Top with fish and nuts. 

Serves 6