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Rice Bowls with Flaky Cod

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Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Food Styling by Susie Theodorou

Kedgeree, the traditional Anglo-Indian recipe that inspired this dish, often calls for smoked fish, but for a light weeknight meal, we prefer steaming fresh fish right on top of the rice.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    2 servings

Ingredients

2 large eggs
2 Tbsp. ghee or extra-virgin olive oil
2 garlic cloves, crushed
1 tsp. (or more) curry powder
¾ cup basmati rice, rinsed, drained well
2 5–6-oz. cod fillets
Kosher salt
¼ cup whole-milk Greek yogurt
1 talk celery, thinly sliced on a bias
½ cup cilantro leaves with tender stems
Lime wedges (for serving)

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Cook eggs in a small saucepan of simmering water for 9 minutes. Transfer to a medium bowl of very cold water and let cool until just warm, about 3 minutes. Peel; set aside.

    Step 2

    Meanwhile, melt ghee in a large saucepan over medium heat. Cook garlic, tossing occasionally, until lightly browned, 4–5 minutes. Add curry powder, followed by rice and 1¼ cups water. Bring to a simmer, cover, reduce heat to low, and cook until rice is nearly tender, about 15 minutes.

    Step 3

    Season fish generously with salt and a pinch of curry powder, if desired. Lay fish over rice and continue to cook, covered, until rice is tender and fish flakes apart when poked with a finger or fork, 8–10 minutes.

    Step 4

    Divide yogurt among bowls. Top with fish and rice. Halve eggs and arrange alongside. Top with celery and cilantro. Serve with a lime wedge alongside.

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