Make the crust: Mix flour and salt, cut in shortening until crumbs form. Add water until dough comes together. Press into an 8-inch pie pan and blind bake at high temperature until lightly golden.

Cook rice: Boil rice with bay leaf in salted water until tender. Drain and remove bay leaf. Let cool slightly.

Prepare filling: Flake smoked fish and mix with rice, butter, beaten egg, herbs, and a little milk if too dry. Season gently.

Assemble and bake: Fill baked pie shell with mixture. Bake at lower oven heat until the flan is warmed through and set.

Garnish and serve: Sprinkle with fresh parsley ans corn kernels and arrange prawns or shrimp on top before serving.