Classic Kedgeree Step 1 of 13
  1. 1
    Step 1

    Place 6 eggs in a saucepan of boiling water and boil for 7 minutes.

  2. 2
    Step 2

    Drain the eggs, cool them in cold water, peel, and set aside.

  3. 3
    Step 3

    Place 300g un-dyed smoked haddock in a pan, cover with 400ml milk and 2 bay leaves.

  4. 4
    Step 4

    Bring to a simmer and cook the fish for 5 minutes until just opaque.

  5. 5
    Step 5

    Remove the fish, flake the flesh into chunks, discarding skin and bones. Reserve the milk.

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    Step 6

    Heat 3 tbsp vegetable oil in a large pan and soften 1 chopped large onion.

  7. 7
    Step 7

    Stir in 1 tsp ground coriander, 1 tsp turmeric, and 2 tsp curry powder.

  8. 8
    Step 8

    Add 200g long grain rice to the pan and stir to coat in the spices.

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    Step 9

    Pour in the reserved milk and enough water to reach double the volume of the rice.

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    Step 10

    Cover and simmer the rice for 15 minutes until tender and liquid is absorbed.

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    Step 11

    Gently fold the flaked smoked haddock into the cooked rice.

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    Step 12

    Quarter the peeled eggs and arrange them on top of the rice mixture.

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    Step 13

    Garnish with a small handful of fresh coriander and parsley before serving.

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