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Sami's branzino with rice and salad

Sami Kotb, Hoda Kotb's mother
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Ingredients

For the Egyptian-style branzino fish:
  • 2 1/2 pound whole branzino (european sea bass, cleaned inside and out)
  • 8 clove garlic (minced or pressed)
  • 2 tablespoon cumin
  • 2 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
  • 2 tablespoon chopped fresh dill
  • 1 tablespoon thyme
  • 1/2 teaspoon cardamon
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
For the Egyptian salad:
  • 2 1/2 pound whole branzino (european sea bass, cleaned inside and out)
  • 8 clove garlic (minced or pressed)
  • 2 tablespoon cumin
  • 2 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
  • 2 tablespoon chopped fresh dill
  • 1 tablespoon thyme
  • 1/2 teaspoon cardamon
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 whole bunch of italian parsley (remove leaves; no stems)
  • 4 green onions
  • 4 small cucumbers
  • 4 roma tomatoes
  • 3 clove garlic
  • 2 clove carrots
For the salad dressing:
  • 2 1/2 pound whole branzino (european sea bass, cleaned inside and out)
  • 8 clove garlic (minced or pressed)
  • 2 tablespoon cumin
  • 2 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
  • 2 tablespoon chopped fresh dill
  • 1 tablespoon thyme
  • 1/2 teaspoon cardamon
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 whole bunch of italian parsley (remove leaves; no stems)
  • 4 green onions
  • 4 small cucumbers
  • 4 roma tomatoes
  • 3 clove garlic
  • 2 clove carrots
  • 1/3 to 1/2 cup of olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon vinegar
For the brown rice:
  • 2 1/2 pound whole branzino (european sea bass, cleaned inside and out)
  • 8 clove garlic (minced or pressed)
  • 2 tablespoon cumin
  • 2 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
  • 2 tablespoon chopped fresh dill
  • 1 tablespoon thyme
  • 1/2 teaspoon cardamon
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 whole bunch of italian parsley (remove leaves; no stems)
  • 4 green onions
  • 4 small cucumbers
  • 4 roma tomatoes
  • 3 clove garlic
  • 2 clove carrots
  • 1/3 to 1/2 cup of olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon vinegar
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 2 cup basmati rice
  • 3 tablespoon olive oil

Preparation

Baking Directions:

To make the Egyptian-style branzino fish:Mix all seasonings and spread inside of fish.

Brush fish with olive oil.

Bake at 350 degrees for 20 or 25 minutes.

Serve on a platter garnished with parsley and lemon slices.

To make the Egyptian salad and dressing:Chop all salad ingredients into small pieces.

Mix dressing ingredients together.

Eat salad with pita bread.

To prepare the brown rice:Brown onion in olive oil until dark brown.

Add rice and 3 cups of water.

Add salt and bring to a boil (uncovered) until water evaporates.

Cover and simmer until rice is cooked.

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