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Samak Meshwi
Photo: Ernest Porzi

Samak Meshwi

9 ingredients 6 steps fandom
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Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)

331
Calories
29g
Protein
17g
Fat
17g
Carbs
What these numbers assume — 8 portions →
Ingredient Portion assumed kcal
Halibut 100g cooked 140
Olive Oil 1 tbsp (14g) 119
Onion 1 medium (110g) 44
Lemon juice of 1 lemon (48ml) 12
Cumin 1 tsp ground (2.1g) 8
Black Pepper 1 tsp ground (2.3g) 6
Bay Leaf 1 leaf (0.6g) 2
Salt 1 tsp (6g) 0

Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.

Ingredients

  • 500g (1lb 2oz) Halibut, cut into 5cm (2 inch) cubes
  • juice of 2 lemons
  • juice of 1 onion
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • pinch of black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • lemon wedges
  • handful dry bay leaves

Directions

1

Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a medium frying pan, crush the vermicelli by hand and fry over medium heat for 1 or 2 minutes.

2

When vermicelli becomes brownish, add 150ml (¼ pint) water, cover pan and simmer for 2 minutes. Set aside in pan.

3

Wash rice, drain and place in a medium saucepan. Add 400ml (14fl oz) of boiling water, olive oil, salt and cover pan. Boil for 10 minutes, until water has evaporated.

4

Add the cooked vermicelli to the rice by folding in gently, cover and simmer for 10 minutes on very low heat.

5

Category:Arabian Recipes

6

Category:Arabian Meat Dishes

Recipe sourced from fandom

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