Kedgeree - it's a breakfast isn't it?

[Regulator]

Lordy, lordy....

The Scots try and lay claim to having invented everything.   


 

[ChrisO]

There's also an Egyptian dish found in other Arab countries as well called Kitchree which is similar but has brown lentils and not smoked fish.

[rafletcher]

Fish risotto is not breakfast. 

Kedgeree is NOT a rissotto.

[Hot Flatus]

I had a delivery of 18 kippers, and 4 sides of smoked salmon last night.  Half of which is going to friends.

Couldn't stomach a kipper this morning (they are strong Mallaig ones) but will be having it for dinner! 

[Mr Larrington]

Anything edible is breakfast (add cornflakes if available).

+1 

Cold pizza, however, is not edible.  FACT!!!1!

[Charlotte]

I like cold pizza.

[rafletcher]

I like cold pizza.

Me too. And cold curry and rice - well room temperature.

[Eccentrica Gallumbits]

Cold pizza is great for morning-after breakfast, or to take to work for lunch.

Kedgeree is NOT a risotto.

Fish and eggy rice is not breakfast then. 

[border-rider]

Cold pizza, however, is not edible.  FACT!!!1!

the only good pizza is a cold pizza.

But cold curry - that's just weird

[hellymedic]

I like cold pizza.

So do I...

[goatpebble]

Like Crunchy Nut Cornflakes, kedgeree is good at any time of the day.

+1

Though best done with Arbroath smokies..

Arbroath smokies are not for kedgeree.

This thread is interesting, because of the confusion about just what kedgeree should be. Clarion is exactly right. It's a Victorian Raj thing, brought back to Blighty.

You need good smoked Haddock, Basmati rice, lots of butter, and a collision of Victoriana and India. Cumin, coriander and English breakfast stuff.

Spices and a creamy poached egg on top! Buttery lovely Victorian stuff!

[goatpebble]

It's seldom that I disagree with you, Mr Gates, but kedgeree is vomit from the last leper in hell.

My old flatmate used to make kedgeree.  Stank the place out something horrid it did 

Madame, please visit West Dorset, and I will serve you a breakfast that might change your mind!

[Ian H]

... fresh fruit to start, then porridge, followed by lightly scrambled eggs with flaked smoked on a freshly baked wholemeal slice, next bacon, sausage and hash brown. Then and only then the kedgeree and kidneys.

Finally a selection of breads, croissants and rolls with conserves, preserves, marmalades and other spreadables.

A wide array of fruit juices to start, then tea with the cooked courses and coffee to finish.

That's a breakfast..

May I invite myself round for breakfast, please.

Regularly.

[goatpebble]

... fresh fruit to start, then porridge, followed by lightly scrambled eggs with flaked smoked on a freshly baked wholemeal slice, next bacon, sausage and hash brown. Then and only then the kedgeree and kidneys.

Finally a selection of breads, croissants and rolls with conserves, preserves, marmalades and other spreadables.

A wide array of fruit juices to start, then tea with the cooked courses and coffee to finish.

That's a breakfast..

May I invite myself round for breakfast, please.

Regularly.

[goatpebble]

... fresh fruit to start, then porridge, followed by lightly scrambled eggs with flaked smoked on a freshly baked wholemeal slice, next bacon, sausage and hash brown. Then and only then the kedgeree and kidneys.

Finally a selection of breads, croissants and rolls with conserves, preserves, marmalades and other spreadables.

A wide array of fruit juices to start, then tea with the cooked courses and coffee to finish.

That's a breakfast..

May I invite myself round for breakfast, please.

Regularly.

Can I come?

I do like a good breakfast...

[RJ]

Kedgeree is traditionally eaten at breakfast.

... in my experience only if you've been up all night.

[rower40]

Kedgeree?    I can't stand curry.

NOMination for the best breakfast ever:

Midland MainLine (or whatever they're called this week), the Midland Express (now 0801 ex Derby) still does Full English Breakfast, cooked on board.

Cornflakes, Juice.
Sausage, Bacon, Black Pudding, Tomato, Fried Egg, Fried Bread, Mushrooms, Fried Potatoes.
Toast.  Lots.
More Coffee than the mind can comfortably boggle.

But it's only for First Class.  So I can't indulge when travelling for work.  My All-Stations Pass is only for personal and leisure use.

[goatpebble]

Kedgeree is traditionally eaten at breakfast.

... in my experience only if you've been up all night.

I often serve it as late supper dish, for hungry friends. This is quite correct, and is a good excuse to open a bottle.

Wine to go with smoked fish? Can we start a new thread?

[goatpebble]

Kedgeree?    I can't stand curry.

NOMination for the best breakfast ever:

Midland MainLine (or whatever they're called this week), the Midland Express (now 0801 ex Derby) still does Full English Breakfast, cooked on board.

Cornflakes, Juice.
Sausage, Bacon, Black Pudding, Tomato, Fried Egg, Fried Bread, Mushrooms, Fried Potatoes.
Toast.  Lots.
More Coffee than the mind can comfortably boggle.

But it's only for First Class.  So I can't indulge when travelling for work.  My All-Stations Pass is only for personal and leisure use.

Kedgeree is not 'curry'.

It is, when well prepared, a composite dish, light and elegant, but rich enough to make you think you are truly priviliged. You can imagine you are in a different place.

Trains? I remember travelling on the sleeper to Edinburgh, first class, on my way back home, twenty five years ago. Kedgeree was sometimes on the menu, along with a interesting meetings in the corridor. I met some of our most famous politicians on this journey!

[Valiant]

But, IIRC, Kitchri is a Bengali(?) word for breakfast.*

Pretty much along with most asian countries

So can someone post up a food how to? Not sure I've ever had it... Sounds lovely though

[Jaded]

Following a couple of replies on here I have a plan. For a ride.

Arrive. Around 7:00. Meet and greet stuff, then sort out kit, etc.

Ride

For about 10 minutes, maybe 15.

Have a breakfast.

Rest.

Possibly go out for another ride at about 16:00, if you can be bothered.

[clarion]

Good plan

[Ian H]

This could supplant my Wednesday morning breakfasts at the Tumbling Weir. The thought is making my legs water.

[citoyen]

Anything edible is breakfast (add cornflakes if available).

+1 

Cold pizza, however, is not edible.  FACT!!!1!

Cold curry, however, is delish.

d.

[bikenerd]

But, IIRC, Kitchri is a Bengali(?) word for breakfast.*

Pretty much along with most asian countries

So can someone post up a food how to? Not sure I've ever had it... Sounds lovely though

Basically: cook some smoked mackerel in milk or water, reserve the liquor.  Flake the cooked fish.
Cook some basmati rice until almost done.
Hard boil some eggs.  Quarter them.
Chop and fry an onion in butter and a splash of oil.  Add garlic and ginger if you like.
Once the onion is softened add the rest of the ingredients, along with some of the fishy liquor.  Add peas and some curry spices.  Turmeric is necessary.  Garam masala is a good "catch all".
Once the peas are cooked and the rice is soft, serve.  Eat.  Smile!

Edit: replace the mackerel with smoked haddock or any smoked white fish.  Buy good quality smoked fish, non of that dyed yellow rubbish!