Easy kedgeree
James Martin's mild kedgeree is perfect for a weekend brunch and on the table in half an hour.
By James Martin
From Housecall
Ingredients
- ½ onion, finely chopped
- 55g/2oz butter
- 300²µ/10½´Ç³ú basmati rice
- 1 tsp madras curry powder
- freshly grated nutmeg
- 200ml/7fl oz milk
- 110ml/4fl oz double cream
- 300²µ/10½´Ç³ú naturally smoked haddock (undyed), bones removed and flesh cut into chunks
- sea salt and cracked black pepper
- small bunch parsley, chopped
- 3 hard-boiled eggs, shelled and halved
- good pinch cayenne and freshly ground nutmeg (optional)
To serve
Method
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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