Kipper hash with fried egg and bacon

A hearty British-inspired kipper hash featuring crispy potato patties with smoked fish, elevated with curry powder and fresh herbs.

By Matt Tebbutt
From Saturday Kitchen

Moderate nutritional profile with protein from kippers and eggs, balanced by healthy fats and vegetables. Contains some saturated fats from butter and bacon (nutri-score)

Equipment

• Large sauté pan
• Baking tray
• Mixing bowl
• Spatula
• Knife
• Cutting board

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Ingredients

For the Kipper Hash

• Floury potatoes 4 large
• Olive oil 2 tbsp
• Onion 1, diced
• Garlic clove 1, diced
• Mild curry powder 1 tbsp
• Kippers 4, deboned and chopped
• Spring onions 4, chopped
• Fresh dill 1 bunch, chopped
• Unsalted butter 30g
• Black pepper to taste

To Serve

• Baby spinach 200g
• Streaky bacon 8 rashers
• Eggs 4

Method

Prepare Potatoes

• Preheat oven to 220°C/200°C Fan/Gas 6
• Bake potatoes for 1 hour
• Allow potatoes to cool completely
• Scoop out potato flesh and discard skins

Prepare Hash Mixture

• Heat olive oil in a large sauté pan
• Sweat onions and garlic with curry powder
• Add potato flesh, kippers, spring onions, and dill
• Mix thoroughly
• Season generously with black pepper
• Allow mixture to cool

Cook Hash Patties

• Form mixture into 4 large patties
• Add butter to pan
• Fry patties on medium heat
• Cook for a few minutes on each side until golden

Prepare Accompaniments

• Cook bacon until crispy
• Wilt baby spinach
• Fry eggs

Serve

• Place kipper hash patties on plates
• Arrange wilted spinach alongside
• Add crispy bacon
• Top with fried eggs
• Grind additional black pepper over dish

Nutri-score Health Check

This recipe has been calculated to have a Nutri-Score of C, indicating a moderately healthy dish. Considerations include:

• Positive nutritional elements: Protein from kippers and eggs, omega-3 fatty acids, vitamins from spinach
• Negative components: Saturated fat from butter and bacon, high sodium in kippers
• Moderate calorie density
• Good micronutrient profile from varied ingredients

This score has been automatically calculated from the ingredients and is only a guide.

Recipe FAQ

• Can I use a different type of fish? Smoked mackerel or salmon can be good alternatives to kippers.
• Is this dish gluten-free? The recipe is naturally gluten-free, but check curry powder ingredients.
• Can I make this vegetarian? Replace kippers with smoked tofu and omit bacon.
• How long will the hash mixture keep? Refrigerate for up to 2 days before cooking.
• Can I freeze kipper hash patties? Yes, freeze uncooked patties for up to 1 month.
• What can I use instead of dill? Chives or parsley make good substitutes.
• How do I prevent the hash from falling apart? Ensure mixture is cool and compact when forming patties.
• Can I make this dish dairy-free? Use olive oil instead of butter for cooking.
• What’s a good side dish? Pickled vegetables or a light salad complement this dish well.
• How can I make this spicier? Add a pinch of cayenne or use hot curry powder.
• Is this a traditional British recipe? Yes, it’s a classic British breakfast/brunch dish.
• Can I use sweet potatoes? Yes, but they’ll change the flavor profile slightly.