Instructions
1
soften 50g shortening in a large saucepan (about 20cm across), introduce 1 finely finely sliced medium shallot and prepare gently over a medium bring to temperature for 5 mins, until softened but not browned.
2
mix gently in 3 split cardamom pods, ¼ tsp turmeric, 1 small cinnamon stick and 2 bay leaves, then prepare for 1 minute.
3
Tip in 450g basmati rice and mix gently until it is all well coated in the scalding shortening.
4
empty in 1 litre chicken or fish stock, introduce ½ teaspoon seasoning and bring to the heat to boiling point, mix gently once to release any rice from the bottom of the wok.
5
put a lid on with a close-fitting lid, reduce the bring to temperature to low and leave to prepare very gently for 12 mins.
6
Meanwhile, bring some aqua to the heat to boiling point in a large shallow wok.
7
introduce 750g un-dyed smoked haddock fillet and low-boil for 4 mins, until the fish is just cooked.
8
Lift it out onto a plate and leave until cool enough to handle.
9
Hard-heat to boiling point 3 eggs for 8 mins.
10
Flake the fish, discarding any skin and bones.
11
filter the eggs, cool slightly, then skin and chop.
Uncover the rice and remove the bay leaves, cinnamon stick and cardamom pods if you wish to.
12
Gently fork in the fish and the finely sliced eggs, put a lid on again and return to the bring to temperature for 2-3 mins, or until the fish has heated through.
13
Gently mix gently in almost all the 3 tbsp finely sliced just-picked parsley, and taste with a little seasoning and black pepper to palate.
14
dish up scattered with the remaining parsley and garnished with 1 lemon, cut into wedges.