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Makes 8 The Ingredients
- 1 lb. smoked salmon
- 1 onion, halved
- 1 cup milk or cream
- seeds from 6 green cardamom pods
- 1 tsp. cumin seeds, toasted in a dry pan, then ground
- 6 fennel seeds, toasted and ground as above
- ½ tsp. ground turmeric
- 1 lb. cooked long-grain or basmati rice
- 1 tbsp. butter, melted
- 4 eggs, soft-boiled (boil for 5 minutes) and peeled
Put the salmon in a large pan with the onion, milk, and spices. Bring to a boil and turn off the heat; let sit for 5 minutes. Remove the salmon and flake the flesh; set aside. Strain the milk and pour into a large serving dish; add the salmon, rice and butter. Mix gently but thoroughly. Quarter the eggs and scatter over the surface. Garnish with parsley if desired.
Make an entire Boxing Day brunch.
