© British Nutrition Foundation 2006www.nutrition.org.uk/cookclub Fish Pie
© British Nutrition Foundation 2006www.nutrition.org.uk/cookclub Ingredients 3 large potatoes 25g margarine 100ml milk White Sauce - 25g margarine - 25g plain flour - 250ml milk - parsley 250g fresh or frozen fish, e.g. cod, haddock, hoki 2 tomatoes, chopped
© British Nutrition Foundation 2006www.nutrition.org.uk/cookclub Equipment Saucepan, potato masher, knife, chopping board, colander, spatula, measuring jug, whisk, mixing spoon and baking dish.
© British Nutrition Foundation 2006www.nutrition.org.uk/cookclub Method 1. Preheat the oven to 200oC or gas mark 6.
© British Nutrition Foundation 2006www.nutrition.org.uk/cookclub 2. Prepare the mashed potato topping. Peel the potatoes, cut into large pieces and boil for 15 minutes or until tender.
© British Nutrition Foundation 2006www.nutrition.org.uk/cookclub 3. While the potatoes are cooking, make the sauce. Melt the margarine in a saucepan.
© British Nutrition Foundation 2006www.nutrition.org.uk/cookclub 4. Add the flour and mix to form a paste.
© British Nutrition Foundation 2006www.nutrition.org.uk/cookclub 5. Gradually add the milk, stirring constantly with a whisk. The sauce will become thick.
© British Nutrition Foundation 2006www.nutrition.org.uk/cookclub 6. Reduce the heat, and allow to simmer for 2 minutes. Add parsley.
© British Nutrition Foundation 2006www.nutrition.org.uk/cookclub 7. Drain the potatoes and add the butter and milk.
© British Nutrition Foundation 2006www.nutrition.org.uk/cookclub 8. Mash until smooth and creamy.
© British Nutrition Foundation 2006www.nutrition.org.uk/cookclub 9. Place the fish in the bottom of a baking dish. 10. Place the tomato over the fish.
© British Nutrition Foundation 2006www.nutrition.org.uk/cookclub 11.Pour the sauce over the fish.
© British Nutrition Foundation 2006www.nutrition.org.uk/cookclub 12. Spoon the mashed potato over the sauce.
© British Nutrition Foundation 2006www.nutrition.org.uk/cookclub 13. Bake for 40 minutes in the oven, until golden brown. Tips Add interest to the mashed potatoes by adding parsley, cheese or mustard. Try using a mixture of different fish, for example salmon and prawn. Instead of tomato, try adding cooked spinach, boiled egg or mushrooms. Vegetarian? Instead of fish, use a mixture of boiled egg, spinach and cashew nuts.
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