We had a lovely Smoke haddock and Rice Bake last night made from a little left over rice that I still had from my delicious Sunday lunch. It is a good idea to always cook a little more rice than you need and try and create something from it the next day.....I'm thinking rice pudding, rice salad, a quick version of paella and I am sure you have a few ideas of your own!
I remember this haddock dish from my days at teachers college! It was a standard once a week and I loved it!!! You will need:
Smoked Haddock and Rice Bake
Ingredients
500gr smoked haddock
1 liter of milk
1 bay leaf
1 clove
1 small onion
2 heaped tbsp flour
80gr butter
1 cup grated mozzarella cheese- grated
2 mature cheddar cheese-grated
2 cups left over rice
paprika
Method
Place the haddock fillets in a pot and cover with the milk. Stick the clove into the peeled onion and add the bay leaf and the onion to the milk. Simmer the fish until it is done, about 8-10 minutes. Remove the fish and flake with a fork. Strain the milk and keep in a jug.Discard of the onion and bay leaf. Use the same pot and make a bechamel sauce with the butter, flour and milk......use a little more milk if your sauce is too thick! Add 1 cup of the cheddar cheese to the sauce and stir to melt. Season the sauce with salt and a little pepper! Now simply layer the rice, fish, mozzarella cheese and then the bechamel sauce in a big ovenproof dish or make individual portions as I have done. Top with some more grated cheddar and a sprinkling of paprika. Bake until bubbly and serve with a simple green salad!
Today is election day here in SA and it is estimated that about 80% of South Africans are going to make their way to the voting stations. It is the biggest and most important elections since 1994 when the ANC became the leading party in SA and Nelson Mandela became our president. Keep us in your prayers today and for those of you living in South Africa, get up now and go and vote!!!!!
21 comments:
what a way to ponder as to whom to vote for... lovely dish... :)
This sounds delicious! And, it sounds like a great reason to have extra rice.
You always make everything look so amazing Nina:D
That looks delicious! I love smoked fishes and this is a great way to use those leftovers! :)
Wow that looks amazing - the photo is just the best.
I love your chalkboard Nina!
Smoked haddock sounds good. The topping there looks incredible.
Best wishes for the election of an honest and courageous leader.
LL
This looks so comforting and delicious - perfect for election day!
Oh mY,
Look extremely good and beautifully arrange as well.
Cheers,
elra
That looks delicious! I love baked rice.
Wow, looks so yummy. Love the pic.
Smoked haddock baked with cheese...mmm... it sound so good!
This sounds and looks wonderful. I love smoked haddock!
Once again - beyond cute!
It looks delicious! I like the baked rice too.
My mom used to make this all the time, but with the rice on the side. Always one of my favourites! Love your presentation :)
And yes - waiting with bated breath to hear the election results. I voted her in London last week...
Looks really delicious!! Can't resist from cheese!!!
WOW, sounds great! It seems really good. Not mentioning that I always have leftover rice...great idea!
mikky - Luckily I knew who to vote for!!!Thx for the visit!!
lisaiscooking - that is or course other than rice-pudding!!
val - thank you so much!!
jedddz - I am inspired by the Leftover Queen!!!
jan - it is quite difficult to find new settings all the time, glad you like it!!
lori lynn - sadly we do not have a honest and courageous leader...the week before elections there were still criminal charges against the man, but thank God for an strong opposition party!!!
pam - spot on!!!
elra - thx dear elra!
screamin' mama - welcome to my site!!! Rice in any form, works for me!!
helene - thank you!!
kevin - good combination isn't it!!
dragon - it was delicious!!!
that girl - thank you!
jeanne - I think it adorned many a SA table back in the days!!!
mycooking hut - who can???
juliana - it is always a good thing to have in the fridge!!
THta is looking so good to me about now at lunch. Love smoked fish.
Great photo Nina! I love the words of the dish in the back. That is a nice touch! Did the elections go well? (sorry, I've been a little out of touch with the worldnews in Italy)
I love smoked fish and the individual servings make this a wonderful 1st course.
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