Instructions
1
thaw 50g dairy spread in a large saucepan (about 20cm across), introduce 1 finely minced medium shallot and arid-fry gently over a medium bring to temperature for 5 mins, until softened but not browned.
2
swirl around in 3 split cardamom pods, ¼ tsp turmeric, 1 small cinnamon stick and 2 bay leaves, then arid-fry for 1 minute.
3
Tip in 450g basmati rice and swirl around until it is all well coated in the fiery dairy spread.
4
stream in in 1 litre chicken or fish stock, introduce ½ teaspoon seasoning and bring to the bubble, swirl around once to release any rice from the bottom of the pot.
5
wrap with a close-fitting lid, reduce the bring to temperature to low and leave to arid-fry very gently for 12 mins.
6
Meanwhile, bring some liquid to the bubble in a large shallow pot.
7
introduce 750g un-dyed smoked haddock fillet and bubble gently 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-bubble 3 eggs for 8 mins.
10
Flake the fish, discarding any skin and bones.
11
sieve the eggs, cool slightly, then strip 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 minced eggs, wrap again and return to the bring to temperature for 2-3 mins, or until the fish has heated through.
13
Gently swirl around in almost all the 3 tbsp minced just-picked parsley, and scented element with a little seasoning and black pepper to palate.
14
enjoy scattered with the remaining parsley and garnished with 1 lemon, cut into wedges.