Thread: Cottage pie

Looks good, however, made with Lamb mince is Shepherds Pie, Cottage Pie is made with Beef mince. Putting grated cheese on top, becomes Thatched Pie. What I find good, is before you mash the potato and add the butter, crack a raw egg into the potato also, adds another depth of richness to it. Another tip, don't mash the potato straight away, leave it for 5 minutes or so to allow more moisture to evaporate to get a drier mash. Add the butter, raw egg, S&P once the potato starts to cool.

Adding a spoonful of flour to the mince once it's cooked will add the thickness of texture that Cyrille craves.