Kedgeree

Kedgeree
  • Author: James Martin

Get ready to transport your taste buds to a world of rich flavors and delicate textures with this delectable smoked haddock risotto recipe. Every mouthful is a harmonious blend of creamy rice infused with aromatic curry and nutmeg, tender flakes of smoked haddock, and the subtle crunch of hard-boiled eggs. Finished with a sprinkle of fragrant herbs and spices, this dish is both elegant and comforting, making it a perfect choice for a cozy dinner at home. Enjoy the symphony of flavors as you savor each spoonful of this indulgent meal, topped off with a touch of buttery richness and a squeeze of zesty lemon.

— Constant Cookbook

Ingredients

  • ½ onion
  • 55g/2oz butter
  • 300g/10½oz basmati rice
  • 1 tsp madras curry powder
  • freshly grated nutmeg
  • 200ml/7fl oz milk
  • 110ml/4fl oz double cream
  • 300g/10½oz naturally smoked haddock
  • sea salt and cracked black pepper
  • small bunch parsley
  • 3 hard-boiled eggs
  • good pinch cayenne and freshly ground nutmeg
  • knob of butter
  • wedges of lemon

Instructions

  • Cook the onion gently in the butter for a few minutes, then add the rice.
  • Continue cooking gently and stirring, adding the curry powder and nutmeg. After a few minutes, add the milk, cream and 250ml/9fl oz water.
  • When the mixture begins to simmer, add the fish and continue simmering, stirring occasionally until the rice is cooked. (You may need to add a little water if the mixture becomes dry.)
  • Season, add the parsley and stir. Add the eggs and garnish with cayenne and nutmeg if using. Serve topped with a knob of butter and wedges of lemon.

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Cook Time

30M

Prep Time

PT30M

Yield

Serves 6