Kuwaiti Mutabbaq Zubaidi Fish Rice

Ingredients

• 10 oz firm white fish fillets
• 1 tbsp oil
• 1 small onion, sliced
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1 cup diced tomatoes
• 1 tbsp tomato paste
• 1/2 tsp ground cumin
• 1/4 tsp ground turmeric
• 1/2 cup basmati rice
• 1 cup fish or vegetable broth
• 2 tbsp chopped cilantro
• 1/2 tsp kosher salt

Steps

1. Season fish with half the salt and sear in half the oil until lightly golden; transfer to a plate.
2. Cook onion in the remaining oil until caramelized, then add garlic, cumin, and turmeric.
3. Stir in tomatoes, tomato paste, rice, broth, and remaining salt.
4. Nestle fish over the rice, cover, and cook on low until rice is tender and fish reaches 145°F (63°C), about 15 minutes.
5. Rest 5 minutes and finish with cilantro.

Allergen note: Contains fish.

Use the listed quantities as a guide, adjust seasoning to taste, and cook proteins to a safe internal temperature.