SOUTHERN WARMTH - Fisherman's Fish

The breezes swung around and are now coming up from the warm south and the humidity is very low. This is the time to make use of the beach.
Plenty of sun for everyone who is looking. The tide is about medium high at midday so it is good
for beach-combers and swimmers.

HEALTH HINT

Alcohol: Quitting alcohol cold turkey can be a mood adjuster (not fun). Not from missing the booze, but avoiding the related activities. If you are going on the wagon stay active and see supportive pals who keep your spirits high.

Fisherman - Fish over Rice -Serves 4-6
Sayyadieh in Lebanese cookery. This is a very good one.

olive oil - 4 TBL
onions, 3 medium - finely chopped
water, 1-1/2 pints – 12 oz.
salt - 1 tsp
ground cumin - 1 tsp
fish fillets 2 lbs cod, haddock, other non-oily firm fish
long-grain rice - 1 lb
pine nuts -2 oz.

lemon juice – 1 lemon

Heat 3 TBL of the oil in a large saucepan at medium heat and sautee the onions until brown.
Add the water, salt and cumin. Simmer until the onions have almost caramelized.
Add the fish and cook gently for 10 minutes. Remove fish and keep warm.

Use enough from the stock in which the fish has been cooked to cook the rice in a separate pan until it is tender and the stock absorbed. (about 20 minutes)

Spoon the rice into a shallow dish and lay the fish pieces on top.
Gently fry the pine nuts in the remaining tablespoon of oil until tender, and scatter them over the fish.
Meanwhile simmer and reduce the remaining stock, adding the juice of a lemon. Pour this over the fish and rice.