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Kedgeree with Smoked Haddock, Rice and Boiled Eggs

Lalkila Kitchen · Lalkila · Fish · Seafood · Eggs · Rice · Main dishes · Western influenced

Smoked haddock, spiced rice, herbs and firm boiled eggs make a substantial brunch or supper.

Ingredients

  • 300g undyed smoked haddock
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 300ml milk
  • 4 eggs
  • 2 tablespoons oil
  • 1 large onion, finely chopped
  • 1 teaspoon ground coriander
  • 1 teaspoon turmeric
  • 2 teaspoons curry powder
  • 300g easy-cook long-grain rice, rinsed
  • 600ml water
  • 1 handful chopped parsley
  • 1 handful chopped coriander
  • Salt to taste

Method

  1. Soften onion in oil. Stir in ground spices and salt; cook briefly.
  2. Add rice and water. Bring to a boil, cover and simmer gently about 10 minutes, then rest covered 10–15 minutes. Check tenderness.
  3. Poach haddock with bay leaves in milk until it flakes and reaches 63°C/145°F. Remove skin and bones; flake.
  4. Separately boil eggs until yolks and whites are firm, cool, peel and quarter.
  5. Fold hot fish, eggs and herbs through hot rice and serve promptly.

Cooking notes

Use the specified easy-cook rice. Cool leftovers quickly in shallow containers and refrigerate promptly.

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Source and adaptation

Adapted from John Torode, Kedgeree, Good Food. Original recipe.

Lists method water; adds fully cooked eggs and thermometer guidance.

This is an editorial adaptation, not kitchen-tested by Lalkila. FoodSafety.gov cooking temperatures and safe food handling provide the safety references. FDA egg safety. The featured image is a generated illustration of this recipe.

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