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Cod Kedgeree

Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time40 minutes
Total Time8 minutes

Ingredients

  • 2 cups white rice
  • 4 cups boiling water
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 1 1/2 tsp kosher salt
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 lb skinless cod fillet
  • 1 tsp garlic minced
  • 1 1/4 cups milk
  • 1/2 tsp apple cider vinegar
  • Pinch black pepper
  • 2 tsp of ghee or olive oil, or grape seed oil
  • 2 tsp mustard seeds
  • 3/4 cup onions sliced
  • 2 cups peas
  • 2 tsp curry powder
  • 1 red chili minced - optional
  • 1 tbsp fresh cilantro

Equipment & Utensils

  • Small saucepan with cover
  • Small saucepan
  • Large saute pan

Instructions

  • Wash rice in a large fine mesh sieve then transfer to saucepan with cover.
  • Pour boiling water over rice, then place on high heat.
  • Add butter and 1/2 tsp salt to pan.
  • Allow water to bubble, then lower heat to low and cover.
  • Allow water to absorb thoroughly then remove from heat and transfer to a bowl to stop the cooking process.
  • Place eggs in saucepan, cover eggs with water, then place on high heat.
  • Allow eggs to cook for approx. 8-10 mins.
  • Remove from heat, tip out boiling water and shower eggs with cold water.
  • Set eggs aside in shell until needed.
  • In large saute pan, place cod, garlic, 1 tsp of salt, milk and vinegar.
  • Place on high heat until liquid bubbles, then cover pan, and lower heat to medium.
  • Poach cod for approx. 4 minutes until fish becomes opaque.
  • Remove cod from saute pan once cooked, and transfer to bowl to cool.
  • Throw away liquid in saute pan and wipe clean.
  • Once cod is cooled enough to handle, flake fish into bite-size pieces.
  • Heat ghee on a medium heat in saute pan.
  • Add mustard seeds, onions and peas.
  • Saute for approx. 2 mins.
  • Lower heat to low then add curry powder and chili and saute to combine.
  • Add rice and cilantro, then combine thoroughly.
  • Add cod, and again, combine thoroughly.
  • Cover pan to allow all ingredients to heat through and the flavors to meld together.
  • Shell eggs and cut into quarters, then cut those quarters in half.
  • Once kedgeree is heated through, remove from heat, divide into four bowls and place egg pieces on top.
  • Serve immediately.

Notes

I used almond milk instead of cows milk, but either will do.