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British Kedgeree with Smoked Haddock
A gently spiced British kedgeree of flaky smoked haddock, rice, peas, and egg makes a savory, satisfying dinner. Keep the curry seasoning mild and serve lemon wedges at the table.
- 40 min in all
- 20 min hands-on
- Serves 4
- Simple
Allergen flags
Celery · Eggs · Fish · Milk · Mustard
Tonight flags allergens cautiously, from each ingredient. Always check the labels on what you buy.
Ingredients
- Haddock fillet, cut into large pieces1 lb
- White rice, rinsed1.5 cups
- Egg4 large
- Green pea0.75 cup
- Onion, finely diced1 medium
- Butter2 tbsp
- Curry powder2 tsp
- Chicken broth2.1 cups
- Parsley, chopped2 tbsp
- Lemon, cut into wedges1 medium
Method
- 1
Prep the ingredients
On a cutting board, cut the haddock fillet into large pieces, rinse the white rice, finely dice the onion, chop the parsley, and cut the lemon into wedges.
- 2
Cook the rice
Combine white rice and chicken broth in a medium saucepan, bring to a boil over high heat, then cover and simmer over low heat.
18 minTip: Keep the lid on while the rice simmers for even cooking.
- 3
Boil the eggs
Place the egg in a small pot, cover with water, and simmer over medium heat until hard-cooked; cool under cold running water and peel.
12 minTip: Cool the eggs promptly to make peeling easier.
- 4
Flake the haddock
Soften the onion in butter in a large skillet over medium heat, stir in curry powder and green pea, then add haddock fillet with 1/2 tsp salt and a few grinds of black pepper; cook gently.
12 minTip: Turn the fish gently to keep the pieces intact.
- 5
Fold and finish
Fold the cooked white rice and chopped parsley through the skillet gently; quarter the peeled egg and arrange on top with lemon wedges.
4 min - 6
Taste and serve
Taste the rice, adjust with salt and black pepper if needed, and serve with lemon wedges for squeezing.
Why Tonight would pick this
- Only 20 minutes of hands-on work; the oven or the pot does the rest.
- A British night to keep the week interesting.
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