Pan Fried Fish with Dill Rice

By Addie

The fish with dill rice (sabzi polo) has been a classic dish of the Persian new year (norooz) for many years. This recipe is a twist on this classic dish by adding the refreshing dill sauce. The dill sauce has a cooling effect which will complement the fish and rice flavor.

Ingredients

• Fish Ingredients:
• Fish Fillets: 4
• Butter: 1 tbsp
• Olive Oil: 1 tbsp
• Salt
• Pepper
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• Rice Ingredients:
• Basmati Rice: 3 cups
• Dried Dill: 3 tbsp
• Vegetable Oil: 1/2 tbsp
• Salt
• Pepper
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• Sauce Ingredients:
• Mayonnaise: 1 tbsp
• Yogurt: 2 tbsp
• Capers: 1 tbsp (optional)
• Dried Dill: 1 tsp
• Lime: 1
• Salt
• Pepper

Preparation

Step 1

1. Add water to the the dill rice ingredients and cook them in the rice cooker.

2. Meanwhile, In a frying pan, melt the butter with olive oil. Season the fish fillets with salt and pepper and cook them in the pan on the medium-high heat for 10-15 min or till golden.

3. Blend all sauce ingredients together.

4. Serve the fillets with the rice on side and the sauce on top.
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REVIEW:
I cook the rice in the same way but add 1/2 tsp turmeric powder an 1/3 tsp cinnamon powder for more taste. The sauce for fish is tasty and it makes this dry food easier to eat.