Instructions
1
liquefy 50g margarine in a large saucepan (about 20cm across), mix in 1 finely finely sliced medium shallot and low-boil gently over a medium toasty for 5 moments, until softened but not browned.
2
agitate in 3 split cardamom pods, ¼ tsp turmeric, 1 small cinnamon stick and 2 bay leaves, then low-boil for 1 minute.
3
Tip in 450g basmati rice and agitate until it is all well coated in the tangy margarine.
4
transfer in 1 litre chicken or fish stock, mix in ½ teaspoon table salt and bring to the bubble, agitate once to release any rice from the bottom of the pot.
5
wrap with a close-fitting lid, reduce the toasty to low and leave to low-boil very gently for 12 moments.
6
Meanwhile, bring some liquid to the bubble in a large shallow pot.
7
mix in 750g un-dyed smoked haddock fillet and low-boil for 4 moments, until the fish is just cooked.
8
Lift it out onto a plate and leave until cool enough to handle.
9
Hard-bubble 3 eggs for 8 moments.
10
Flake the fish, discarding any skin and bones.
11
sieve the eggs, cool slightly, then pare 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, wrap again and return to the toasty for 2-3 moments, or until the fish has heated through.
13
Gently agitate in almost all the 3 tbsp finely sliced just-picked parsley, and taste with a little table salt and black pepper to palate.
14
offer scattered with the remaining parsley and garnished with 1 lemon, cut into wedges.