Monday, June 21, 2010

quick fish pie


peel and dice 5 large potatoes, 1 onion and 3 cloves of garlic in a pot, cover with chicken stock and cook until tender. drain and mash with butter and milk, season and set aside.

melt 4 tablespoons of butter in a pot and add 4 tablespoons of flour. remove from heat and gradually add 400ml milk to form a smooth sauce. return to heat and allow to boil and thicken. add 150g grated cheddar cheese to the sauce and stir to melt. season with salt and freshly ground black pepper. set aside.

cube 500g hake fillets and mix with 1 cup frozen peas, ¼ cup of finely chopped parsley and the cheese sauce.

place in an ovenproof dish, top with mashed potatoes and bake at 200ยบ celsius for about 30 minutes until cooked and golden brown.


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