THE VICTORIAN BREAKFAST DISH I COOKED FOR THE QUEEN - SMOKED HADDOCK KEDGEREE

[@BeatlesPlotagonShow]

I remember seeing a recipe like this in the series “the Victorian Way” and Mrs. Crocombe even poached her fish in milk like you did

[@redwingfan9393]

Mrs. Crocombe is the best.

[@nemesis5271]

@@redwingfan9393 Agreed

[@amymarie8169]

I was just about to comment that I already knew what the dish was by the thumbnail because of Mrs Crocombe.

[@kattheshrink]

Of course! Only the best for Lord and Lady Braybrooke.

[@Nevesdeath]

I LOVE that series

[@arbazshaikh21]

I laughed out loud when I realized that the chef is making Khichdi! No doubt it is the ultimate comfort food and people eat it whenever they feel unwell and don't feel like eating anything! Wow great to see that the royals would eat something with so much pleasure which in India is known to be a poor man's dish!

[@notyourfriend-li7rq]

Its not poor man's dish. Its called the sick man's dish. The kedgeree or originally the khichadi comes from the marathi cuisine of Maharashtrian state.

[@Vivi-c7o7p]

@@notyourfriend-li7rq in different areas ppl call things different names

[@ronamoody515]

It is very far removed from Khichdi.

[@bidhrohi12]

But is this recipe anything resembling any kind of South Asian khichuri? It's just rice and cream.

[@arbazshaikh21]

@@bidhrohi12 does Indian Chinese look or taste anything like the original Chinese food? No! We all make stuff according to our liking.

[@coashddjj2]

That looks so, so good, and I absolutely love eggs. No wonder the queen has lived so long and seems so healthy, even at 94: She has eaten the best foods.

[@daverichards308]

Of course she has. She's worth $500M and she has an on-call doctor in the Palace. She sneezes and the doctor is right there. Let's see her at 100. God Save My Cousin (she is a distant cousin)

[@martinvonschultz2371]

@@daverichards308 is she?

[@spencery1617]

@@martinvonschultz2371 No

[@martinvonschultz2371]

@@spencery1617 what?

[@nmo3148]

@@daverichards308 we are all cousins on this blessed day

[@mr.o8539]

As a Bengali I had no idea there was a English version of khichuri! Amazing episode!

[@rjc4143]

I'm from Trinidad and I had no idea there was a british or bengali version either

[@ishonmollick8408]

Exactly

[@anushkaa28]

Uff im shocked. Ami tai bhabi eta ki shona shona lagche.

[@mr.o8539]

@TheRenaissanceman65 well thanks for stating the obvious. he pronounced it Khejuri, which isn't too far from Khichuri. Food has a tendency to go from places to places and change that's part and parcel of an interconnected world. It's still yellow rice for breakfast. And people eat fish with khichuri, so nothing weird there. Only change I saw was the omission of lentils.

[@mr.o8539]

@TheRenaissanceman65 get a life

[@ThatsGoldJerry575]

That was the best Winston appearance ever! haha

[@jackiegermann9317]

I absolutely love Winston ♥️🤣

[@ashtrix8413]

Winston 🥰

[@London1869]

Never laid eyes on this before, now suspect I cannot live without it.

[@jamesadams8713]

Cracking video Darren. I live in Fraserburgh, Aberdeenshire, Scotland. My family are all fisherman, I appreciate you showing off the delight that is smoked haddock.

[@cyberqueen7784]

Smoked haddock kedegree sounds really good! Before my parents immigrated to the U.S. from China, they used to have rice or rice porridge and pickled vegetables for breakfast. They would sometimes have fish too. So this really reminds me of that type of breakfast.

[@pienpakvis6118]

I love listening to your tales while you fix your English dishes..

[@doctorteethomega]

6:24 You're so right. I had haddock often as a child. I can never seem to find it anymore, but I still remember how great it was.

[@jlshel42]

Always amazes me how food can bridge across places and time

[@CarolinaSprkl]

Thank you Mr McGrady, you are one of the few things on the internet that puts me in a better mood!

[@michelleharkness7549]

Thank you Mister McGrady. Your cooking videos are wonderful!!!! Again, thank you.

[@frankscott1708]

This dish is called Kosheri or Kesheri in Egypt. It's still all about rice and beans and onions grilled to perfection, sometimes with fish. It must have been the pizza of the 19th century; I've seen incarnations of Kesheri in many countries. Thanks for sharing the English version.

[@shawnasideas]

Cullen Skink was my favorite thing I ate in Scotland!! 😍

[@dalebaker9109]

How can you not like this. Absolutely delicious, cooked by a master of the art.

[@Xerxes2005]

My main gripe is that it is fish and rice for breakfast... And with curry too! A little too early for spicy food (and fish) for my taste. I could give it a try, but I have doubts... Maybe for brunch.

[@ih82r8]

This looks absolutely amazing. I LOVE LOVE LOVE smoked salmon and have never had the pleasure of smoked haddock. I also appreciated that you mentioned using cauliflower rice. I like to make mental notes on how to "low carb" your various recipes and it's nice of you to mention it and not be snobbish about it.

[@Johnsmithshorts]

Someone needs to make him famous. He's absolutely amazing.

[@crackajak927]

Ah, this unlocks childhood memories for me, visiting family in Glasgow and having proper Haddock Kedgeree with fresh crusty bread for brekkie. Proper food that :D

[@MrRezillo]

My mom would make this when I was a kid. Loved it! I still do. Finnan Haddie used to be more available in the U.S.; now it's almost impossible to find, so I haven't had it in many years. If I can ever find Finnan haddie I'll make it again.

[@andrewshakespeare4378]

One of my faves! I’ve previously cooked the rice in the milk diluted with water, your recipe works so much better as a make ahead dish thank you!

[@ultramewmewfan]

I LOVE kedgeree so so much, this is my go to breakfast whenever I have rice on the stove. There is nothing better than the warming spices and delicious fish flakes in the morning

[@werthmelissa]

LOL Winston! The fish toys Winston was playing with had made me feel nostalgic because I loved playing with these very much as a kid!

[@annrichards8665]

Great video! My Grandma used to make Poached Finnan Haddie on Christmas morning. Served it with scrambled eggs and toast. One of my favourite meals! I used to buy readily in our grocery stores but all haven’t seen for about 20yrs now. I Googled and food a seafood store in Vaughan, Ontario so will take a trip there soon to get this delicious fish. Thanks for another great recipe! Ann, Mississauga, Canada 🇨🇦

[@lindaliestman4397]

I appreciate your videos so much! You have an abundance of skill, special memories and a charming personality to share. The way you describe the food, I can almost smell the aromas. “Stay calm and carry on!”

[@johnberryhill8106]

I drooled watching this !......I can just imagine the kitchen staff preparing this for the master and lady of the house........AWESOME!

[@robertworden8559]

Darren, your thoughtful and loving reflections of serving with and for the Duke of Edinburgh brought me me tears. You were unquestionably one of his friends that he no doubt held you in high regard as well. You are a treasure.

[@saptarshisengupta8235]

A wonderful recipe from Chef Darren!! The Indian version (Khichdi) is one of my comfort dishes during winter or monsoon. Absolutely love it. 😍

[@RockStop22]

When I was a kid I was made to eat Finn and Haddie. Not sure if it is English, Irish, or Scottish, but my Dad came from Northern Ireland to Canada. Anyway my sister and I hated it. I haven't had it since I was a child years ago, but the way you are making it, makes it look much better than what I had!! May just "give it a go" again!! 🥰

[@PhrygianPhrog]

If you like smoked haddock you should try an Arbroath Smokie....I get them across the road from my flat in Edinburgh, they come with the ropes still on them. Warmed in the oven with a knob of butter...I'm partial to it with creamy mash too. Really complex flavours for a smoked fish, all kinds of notes in there, cherries, a certain creaminess!

[@jeffreym68]

I love smoked fish, curry, and eggs, so this looks delicious! I might even wrestle Winston for it.

[@TuckerSP2011]

It looks delicious and decadent! Glad Winston caught his fish! I'm sure he loved the scraps. I remember Jennifer on Two Fat Ladies made this too.

[@merlinstwin7373]

Thank you so much for passing on the Stonington Seafood info. I've been pining for kedgeree but no smoked haddock here. I will be paying them a visit and following your gorgeous recipe. Kedgeree! Fish pie! Kedgeree tops my list of faves.

[@skyrere]

Thank you so much for sharing these recipes with us. As a rebellious American, I love learning things I didn't know about cooking, and our history, and your history. :)

[@kimsaunders1331]

Thank you Darren for yet another fantastic video featuring an absolutely classic dish. Love it, Love it, Love it.

[@TheB4RT3ND]

Hey Chef, it’s so sad that one of your former employer Prince Phillip passed away yesterday :( RIP Prince Phillip, can you do a video in memory of him, like cooking one of his favorite dishes while sharing your most memorable moments with him? Thanks for your consideration :)

[@annikegibson5506]

Yes seems very fitting i would watch!

[@razorransom1795]

Has, ten minute vid on delish channel. And can go watch his account of him on his fav dish while alive too.

[@atrophiedup2myeyes]

It looks so yummy 🤤 And Winston's shenanigans are so cute! 😆

[@robinaanstey3734]

What lovely memories and tribute to a well loved man. Love those crepes Chef. TY for sharing ❤️

[@DrBrunoRecipes]

Wow. That looks delicious 😋 Greetings from Scotland ♥️ Have a wonderful day everyone 🌻

[@michelleharkness7549]

My pastor from the Ivory Coast of Africa adored Scotland. He said that the people have fabulous character: the people were very welcoming when he lived there. Hats off to Scotland!

[@KateHartsell1964]

Mr McGrady, thank you for your hard work. I love your Vids and you inspire me to try new dishes.

[@bortsky]

These videos are so much fun, Darren! Thanks so much for sharing your experiences and recipes.

[@n00ter99]

You inspire me to cook so much! I'm looking after my parents at the moment, and I watch your show to get ideas for them! Thank you Darren!

[@Freiya2011]

My respect!

[@juliechalmers4751]

I visited Stonington many times growing up. Such a wonderful place. I'm so glad you were able to find a source for the smoked haddock.

[@mondecoded_]

I love the way he add with happiness "just a little more cream" :)

[@shafur3]

So much fun watching you cook and the dog fishing. Thank you so much.

[@Darren_McGrady]

Thanks for watching

[@susanborsi-hampton8538]

This is one of your best videos so far😃👏👏.. Delish! And Winston fishing in the background,amazing! Thank you so much for your talents.Bravo chef McGrady!💐👏👨‍🍳

[@johnhill8529]

This is a regular Sunday morning treat for me. My grandfather started me on it, and every morning it was on the menu in the officer’s mess when I was a young officer. I’m going to be searching for Cullen Skink, great winter warmer!

[@ecosseza4030]

OMG my taste buds are about to come in my mouth - this is soooo delicious - how I miss proper smoked haddock.

[@johnwood7372]

Thank you for mentioning Stonington.

[@Dave85262]

He's right, once you've had Kedg you'll always remember it. It's a great brunch dish. I wish I could have it once a month.

[@Kiki-wt7sy]

Truly one of my favorite channels to watch! ❤️

[@annaponisio4614]

Congratulations for your recipes,Mr.MacGrady.....and please give my greetings to Winston!!!

[@claravela3330]

My favorite chef ever.

[@zadramm1]

WOW, I am from Afghanistan, we have dish called( Kicherey) NOW in villages they make it, specially in cold Afghanistan's winter. this dish is exactly how it was explained, it basically has everything a lot of things, the British one has eggs and fish but ours does not have. i find it very interesting !

[@achanwahn]

This looks so good! I don’t know why more ppl don’t eat savory breakfast more often. Def gonna try this with salmon! Looks fabulous.

[@Fathervinyard]

i love smoked haddock ive had arbroath smokies many a times

[@jeffreym68]

Finnan haddie was a favorite of mum's, but I don't remember her making it after moving to the states. I bet I will love it and the dish.

[@charlesphiliparthurgeorgep4653]

I love this dish my dear boy! 😌👍🐟

[@rockblonde]

Smoked haddock or Finnan Haddie poached with cod and baby shrimp, peppercorns and a bay leaf and made into fish pie with a buttery white wine and parsley sauce and cream mash is to die for!! Love love love fish pie! Add some sweet garden peas and you have a dream dinner.

[@billbutler4313]

As a kid in the 1960s this before church when we could get Haddock, a mouth watering memory

[@grandmajane2593]

I'm from Maine and I remember Finnan Haddie! Gosh I haven't thought of that in 70 years! Amazing. My aunt used to make a dish like that. She didn't have curry powder though. I wonder where I could buy dried fish. I never see it in the stores any more.

[@larsio72]

Thank you for the recipe and the information about the fish! I had a smokie on my honeymoon in Scotland, milk poached, what a treat!

[@user-jv2wc3hf3b]

Dear Mr McGrady. You and Winston have become my family's favourites! We can't stop watching your videos. Thank you! We are in London and are putting the smoked haddock on to the next Waitrose order delivery! Already prepared all the ingredients for the Eton Mess we are making tomorrow after watching your video too. The best Kedgeree ever, Sir! 💐

[@Darren_McGrady]

Wow, thank you

[@Spenny96]

Darren, i could sit, watch and listen all day. Keep up the top notch work fella.

[@kimberleygirl7533]

We in Australia call it Kedgeree. Always knew it’s from India and often had it on a Sunday brunch party. Fantastic! 🇦🇺🇬🇧

[@erinconner8099]

My mom would get Finnan Haddie from her favorite little English store in California when I was little. Thank you Darren for the link to purchase a treasured food memory.

[@KiraHunter2310]

So your American mum, bought a Scottish dish from an English store?

[@erinconner8099]

@@KiraHunter2310 No, my ex-pat mom would buy all her favorite UK import products from an English store.

[@samuelcohen2215]

I cold smoke fish here at my home in Italy. On Sunday, I'm going to try this dish!

[@closethedoornow7538]

So how was it?

[@samuelcohen2215]

@@closethedoornow7538 I enjoyed it. II could not find haddock here in Italy so I used some thick cod, I thought the fish was quite good. The dish could have used more seasoning including curry powder and chili powder. It was very rich and I think it could have used some additional acidity. The next time, I will use some preserved lemon peel to cut through the richness of the cream sauce. I like that flavor with creamy rice dishes like risotto. I'm glad I tried the original recipe (substituting the cod for haddock, but I think I can do better for my wife's and my taste. I cold smoked the cod for three hours after a 24 hour saly curing uncovered in the refrigerator.

[@j.q.higgins2245]

@@samuelcohen2215 Your take on it sounds intriguing - definitely worth a try!

[@samuelcohen2215]

@@j.q.higgins2245 Mt wife and I liked it very much!

[@samuelcohen2215]

@@j.q.higgins2245 J.Q., it was delicious even un our plain white plates rather than the silver dish used for the queen, though that added presentation points for sure! A refreshing mango chutney on the side was the best I could do.,

[@kcenzer4128]

LOOK how BEAUTIFUL a dish this is! I have family with me during Christmas and I cannot tell you how many dishes i have watched you prepare the last few days that I will also be doing while they are here! I do not know why you are in Texas ( I suspect family living in USA) but I can definitely say the recipes you have shared will make ALL the difference in the new and wonderful presentations I shall prepare in the next three weeks after they arrive. God Bless you!

[@goudagirl6095]

I discovered this recipe years ago, and it's now one of my favorites! Unfortunately, finding a good smoked haddock is next to impossible where I live, and it's also very expensive. So I just use whatever fish I can find.

[@The3Storms]

Fair enough, adapting it to where you live is what they did.

[@RobertGarcia-wb4hy]

Mister McGrady. THANK YOU. Love these videos, and I HAVE TO have this for breakfast tomorrow..!! Well done.

[@bitterbeauty6144]

I looked up Stonington Finnan Haddie online. $95 of 16 oz. with a $42 shipping charge. I think I"ll stick with the salmon thank you.

[@gmtoomey]

My grandmother was English & I make this occasionally with smoked cod.

[@gunillacarell1390]

Amazing, who wouldn’t like to taste a bit of that georgeous dish?

[@davidhall9719]

Thanks chef Darren that is a brilliant version of kedgeree. No need for people to quibble over semantics, what should be in it, how it is pronounced. From a Scot living in the Philippines. Im definitely going to try your version when I get back to uk.

[@stevenbest6408]

Okay, I'm sold. I'll be making this as soon as I can get smoked haddock! Wow, this looks wonderful! Thanks for sharing!

[@carlalamar6193]

I saw this dish on Downtown Abby..it looked delicious...Chef..you make me smile..and you keep your dishes simple..that I appreciate...Winston is cute...thanks for sharing ..

[@LadyOaksNZ]

Oh my my.. How simply mouth-wateringly delicious!! 😋

[@amyexner]

Love you’re cooking; splendid; and Winston perfectly completes the show; can’t wait for the next episode.

[@Darren_McGrady]

Thanks so much!

[@frankscarborough1428]

Love your channel makes me so hungry to watch. So glad Winston caught a fish.

[@Hollcall]

Oh Darren, I can smell Mother's kitchen, from when I was a Boy. { now 71 } "Finnan Haddie " was a favorite of My Dad & I. We ate it a lot. Mother always added thinly sliced onions in the milk. {Always used milk to poach. } Those days the fish was available in any grocery store. Sad how because of modernization we have lost so many tasty items. Very much enjoy all your videos. BELLY RUB to WINSTON. lol Sydney N.S. , Canada. { Nanny was from Warrington. Grand dad vet. of the Boar War. CHEERS]

[@jeffreym68]

Was a favorite of my mum's (and grandad). She didn't make it for us in the States, though. Probably no access to the fish back then in the South.

[@mariaedithuribelicona5704]

Thanks for sharing ! My daughter always asked me having fish for brakfast next time I will give her a surprise with this delicious dish. Greettings from Tabasco in Mexico.

[@shwetatiwari6967]

As a hindu, Indian I had no idea that my dal chawal (lentil-rice) khichadi has a twist to it! So happy to see our staple dish has taken itself to Britain as well😂😍

[@MorarSamuel]

LOL

[@shwetatiwari6967]

but what if someone identifies themselves in that way? Such as a Bengali would identify themselves as one and Maharashtrian would too? Religion is not always bad, change your perspective.

[@shwetatiwari6967]

Well I did add Indian and rightfully it’s my choice to add hindu, muslim, sikh, Christian, Baptist or whatever the hell I identify myself with!

[@timothyogden9761]

Winston has learned an important life lesson. Some days you catch the fish and some days the fish catches you. Looks amazing chef Darren. Smoked Scottish salmon in this dish will be something I will try soon. Thank you

[@Darren_McGrady]

You got that right! LOL

[@lisalowery4849]

The addition of Winston tells me you are such an old softie. I love the Winston moments.

[@soumenmahanta1726]

Darren, I am Soumen from Kathmandu, Nepal I follow you regularly, few dishes i prepared n its works. Lovely Once again thanks to

[@Darren_McGrady]

Thanks Soumen, love the Yak and Yeti hotel where we stayed when the Queen visited Nepal.

[@93johnk]

Tried this with smoked salmon instead of haddock and it was absolutely delish!

[@pistacho_camel]

Hi Darren! I got here thanks to the Delish channel, your stories about royalty caught my attention but what I like the most about you is your passion for cooking, the affection you radiate when talking about food, your charisma and of course, the funny Winston appearances! Greetings from Venezuela 🇻🇪

[@Darren_McGrady]

Aww, thanks Gaby

[@kboyd116]

I am amazed at how tempting this dish is! I am not one to eat much fish but this dish is talking to me!

[@penny1186]

This is the best episode because there was so much of Winston

[@fouraces1949]

You make everything look so easy to put together 🤩 and Winston is so adorable! 🐶

[@martinhill486]

First time customer ordered today finnan haddie and kippers too! . Cannot wait.

[@bollinger6541]

i bake my fish so don't use cream/milk but i do add a dash of boiling water when everythings being combined to loosen it up a bit. Fabulous dish and I get about 6 portions out of it for about £5.00 worth of ingredients. One of my favourite dishes.

[@beaksofeagles]

I have only seen two of your videos, and you are making food my mother cooked in Australia in the 1950's. Smoked cod kedgeree and drop scones (you called them some Icelandic pancake name for Duke of Edinburgh's memorial) were both standard household fare, and things I learned to make in my early teens. So I would call all this comfort or nostalgia food.

[@sashek8451]

I love the food/culinary history tidbits as much as the cooking

[@thedriveway8297]

I'm not a big cooking show fan but this guy is a legend.

[@BMarie774]

Me seeing the thumbnail: Oh I’m not sure I’d want to eat that! Also me: Ohhhh Darren’s making it?!?! Sign me up!!

[@annamendelev640]

This is so wholesome. Looks delicious 😋

[@brendonhenry8835]

looks wonderful. Bet it tastes wonderful as well. I kept wishing I get a bowl of it as you were serving it up.

[@Leekour]

Thank you sharing this. I loved it. Will try it soon in the home

[@giancarlae4006]

Just made this recipe about an hour ago and it was delicious! Thank you for the link to smoked haddock. My husband and I wanted to taste this as authentic to your recipe as possible and this ingredient is so difficult to find here locally in my part of California. I confess, we went to Amazon and ended up paying much more than the manufacturer but I think it was worth it. Delicious and I will definitely try it with smoked salmon next time. Thank you for sharing!

[@AJIN0071981]

I have never seen a dish like this. But it looks gorgeous... I need to try that someday for my brunch .... :)