quick question - can I put sliced potatoes on top of fish pie instead of mash?

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maryhadaharpsichordyeahlord · 07/12/2006 16:11

do you think? and how long would that take to cook? and would I have to par boil the pots first??

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bundle · 07/12/2006 16:12

yes it would be lovely but would take a little longer to cook and would go quite crunchy unless you covered it in foil.

PamiNativity · 07/12/2006 16:13

Yes, but would recommend parboiling first, because I put raw ones on once and they were still hard after ages in the oven (v embarrassing, it was a dinner party ) I reckon about 30-40 mins should do it in the oven.

hatwoman · 07/12/2006 16:13

i slice them raw, then steam them for a few minutes, then put them on the pie with dabs of butter - very nice

corrina28 · 07/12/2006 16:13

yeah i some times do it with shepherds pie, i normally do par boil the potatoes first and then brush the top with a little melted butter just to help brown them.

franke · 07/12/2006 16:15

Here

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maryhadaharpsichordyeahlord · 07/12/2006 16:16

thanks everyone!
HC xx

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Pruni · 07/12/2006 16:20

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maryhadaharpsichordyeahlord · 07/12/2006 18:57

pruni you have lost your jingles

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Pruni · 07/12/2006 23:39

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achristmasshoop · 08/12/2006 00:34

I made a nice fish pie the other day with sliced boild pototoes instead of mash and it was yummy!!
Heres my recipe.
I poach my fish and put it in an oven proof dish.
Add a generous amount of homemade cheese sauce.
Top with sliced boiled potatoes and add a layer of grated cheese.
Pop under the grill to melt and brown.
Mmmmm, yummy. Wish it was tea time again, that's what i'd have.

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