Kedgeree My Sister's Recipe

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 1 garlic clove, crushed
• 1 small carrot, grated
• 1 stalk celery, finely sliced
• 2 teaspoons curry powder
• 2 tablespoons flour
• 2 cups milk
• salt & freshly ground black pepper
• 425 g tuna, drained
• 2 cups cooked rice
• 1 lemon, juice of
• 1 cup grated cheese, I would use a sharp cheddar

Directions

1. 1

   Pre heat oven to 190c.

2. 2

   Heat the butter in a large saucepan and gently fry the onion, garlic, carrot and celery until the vegetables are softened (5-8 minutes).

3. 3

   Stir in the curry powder and flour and cook for further minute.

4. 4

   Add the milk and whisk briskly until thickened and smooth. Season to taste with salt and freshly ground black pepper.

5. 5

   Stir the tuna, cooked rice and lemon juice through the sauce, then transfer mix to an ovenproof dish.

6. 6

   Top with the grated cheese and cook in oven until golden brown and bubbling-about 30 minutes.