Breakfast

Kedgeree   To   Pancake

A spiced rice dish cooked together with fish or smoked fish and traditionally served for breakfast by the British.  Its called Kedgeree.

Kedgeree is thought to have originated with an Indian rice-and-bean, or rice-and-lentil dish Khichri traced back to 1340 or earlier. It is widely believed that the dish was brought to the United Kingdom by returning British colonials who had enjoyed it in India and introduced it to the UK as a breakfast dish in Victorian times, part of the then-popular Anglo-Indian cuisine. It is one of many breakfast dishes that, in the days before refrigeration, converted yesterday's leftovers into hearty and appealing breakfast dishes. (wk)

There are various recipes for the Kedgeree, but this one is mine, it's based on many methods.  It has aromatic Asian flavours, it does not have smoked fish; instead, I use salmon fillet.




Kedgeree Susy's Style with Aromatic Asian flavoured and flakes of Pan-fry Salmon Fillet

Traditionally Kedgeree is a breakfast food, but it is useful to for a lunch menu.  Any leftover can be reheated.


The Recipe

Ingredients:
1 cup long grain rice
Aromatic flavours:
1 teaspoon turmeric
1 tablespoon shredded kaffir lime leaves
1 clove garlic
1 tablespoon red onion or shallots
juice of a lemon

200 g salmon
2 eggs-soft boiled and quartered
Unsalted butter or oil

Method

Pan fry the salmon in oil until cooked but not overcooked (keep it warm)
Using the same pan add in the aromatic spices, cook to soften
Add 1cup of water and bring to simmer
Add in the rice and cook until the water is almost absorbed
Add the salt and another  cup and a half of water and continue cooking until there is no more liquid
Stir thoroughly, cover the pot and cook over low heat for 9 minutes
Fluff the rice, keep aside
Discard the skin of the salmon and flake it into pieces.
Add the salmon flakes to the rice, add a little juice of lemon, toss it gently
Transfer to a serving dish and garnish with the eggs.

How To Cook Kedgeree

The Kedgeree is Cooked

Delicious Kedgeree. 
It is a treat for breakfast.

Delicious breakfast dish, if you have a leftover refrigerate and it is suitable for the next day.  Personally, I could enjoy this dish at any time, for lunch or even a light dinner.

For all good hostesses, you could serve this kedgeree for the Christmas breakfast, all the best to you all.  It is light and delicious, I am sure your guests will be able to enjoy the hot Christmas lunch: The turkey with the trimmings and the creamy dessert.


Breakfast continues
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Susy