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Fish pie - sinking potato- help!

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By andyc 05 Nov 2009 10:47

Fish pie - sinking potato- help!

Help. Why does my mash sink into my fish pie? I've tried leaving the mash to get cold but that doesn't help. I'm fed up. All help very gratefully received..... Thanks.
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By Sue G 05 Nov 2009 11:38

Fish pie

Maybe your fish mixture is to wet, do you have lots of sauce. Try making the fish mixture leaving it to go cold and then add the mash.
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By JAMES 05 Nov 2009 15:32

Fish pie.

I agree with Sue. When time allows, I make the filling in advance and chill it, also the potato. However, if its only us two at home, it does not relly matter!

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By Kate 05 Nov 2009 16:33

that sinking feeling

try putting the potato round the edges of the filled dish in blobs then join them together to seal a border, then put the middle on. This stops the weight of the potato forcing the filling up.
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By andyc 06 Nov 2009 12:43

Thanks

I'll try that. thanks.
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By JamJar aka Chutney Queen 07 Nov 2009 21:21

sinking fish pie

s'funny my reply has disappeared!
Leaving mash to get cold makes it even heavier. It will alll still taste good though. You could sprinkle top with breadcrumbs/grated cheese if you want to protect the fishy mix from the heat.