Description
A simple and flavorful kedgeree recipe featuring spiced basmati rice cooked with smoked haddock and peas, infused with fragrant curry powder for a comforting and easy one-pot meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Spices
- 2 tbsp curry powder (we used Madras)
Rice & Stock
- 300g basmati rice
- 600ml chicken stock
Fish & Vegetables
- 400g skinless smoked haddock
- 100g frozen peas
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Heat your oven to 180°C (160°C fan) or gas mark 4 to prepare for baking the kedgeree.
- Toast Curry Powder: Place an ovenproof saucepan or flameproof casserole over medium heat on the stovetop. Add the curry powder and toast it for 1 minute until fragrant to release its flavors.
- Coat Rice: Stir the basmati rice into the toasted curry powder, ensuring each grain is fully coated with the spice for an even flavor throughout the dish.
- Add Stock and Haddock: Pour the chicken stock over the rice mixture in the pan and bring it to the boil. Arrange the skinless smoked haddock on top of the rice, then cover the pan tightly.
- Bake: Transfer the covered pan to the preheated oven and cook for 30 minutes, allowing the rice to absorb the stock and the fish to cook gently.
- Finish & Serve: Carefully remove the pan from the oven. Let it rest for one minute. Then, stir through the frozen peas while flaking the haddock into pieces and fluffing the rice to incorporate all ingredients evenly. Season with salt and pepper to taste, and serve immediately.
Notes
- Using a flameproof casserole or ovenproof saucepan ensures even cooking and easy transfer from stovetop to oven.
- To toast the curry powder, watch carefully and stir to avoid burning and bitterness.
- Resting the dish after baking helps the flavors meld and the peas to heat through without overcooking.
- Season cautiously since smoked haddock is naturally salty.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: British
Keywords: kedgeree, smoked haddock recipe, basmati rice curry, easy one pot meal, British cuisine, curry powder dishes
