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Raw grated potato as a topping for cottage pie?

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chickencurryfor7 · 27/01/2013 12:43

Has anyone tried this? I can't be bothered to peel and mash and also think this could be healthier, but not sure if it will go crispy or not.

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chickencurryfor7 · 27/01/2013 12:44

Erm, and yes am planning to bake before serving.

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CSLewis · 27/01/2013 13:13

Um, I too thought this would be a good idea, speed up cooking time etc - after more than half an hour I ended up scraping it off and we just ate the mince with bread, because it just wasn't cooking, let alone going crispy...

I'm sure there must be a way of making this work - hopefully someone will come along to tell us - but don't underestimate how long the stuff takes to cook. Sorry!

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chickencurryfor7 · 27/01/2013 13:16

Hmm. Maybe I should par boil and then grate. I'm trying this tonight do will let you know if it works. If not, we've got plenty of bread Smile

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Nishky · 27/01/2013 13:19

My mother bought a potato ricer- now she bakes them in microwave and puts them through ricer and reckons it is quick and easy.

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forevergreek · 28/01/2013 18:12

You could par boil and slice like on hotpot?

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OldBeanbagz · 29/01/2013 13:11

I think Delia has a recipe for a pie with a rosti topping. You just have to parboil the potatoes for 10 mins, grate & mix with melted butter. Then top your pie and cook as normal. Yummy!

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