Comment on How can I convert a cottage pie into Irish Stew (subbing beef for the usual mutton or whatever)?
sopularity_fax@sopuli.xyz 2 days agoWould mashed potatoes act also as a sort of thickener?
Comment on How can I convert a cottage pie into Irish Stew (subbing beef for the usual mutton or whatever)?
sopularity_fax@sopuli.xyz 2 days agoWould mashed potatoes act also as a sort of thickener?
I_Fart_Glitter@lemmy.world 2 days ago
Yes, traditional Irish stew is just thickened by stewing rough cut potatoes to release some of their starches into the broth. So with mashed potatoes, I think it will be a little bit grittier since the fiber will be incorporated as well as the starch.
It might be a good idea to add spoonfuls of mashed potatoes to the simmering chunked potatoes as they cook until you get the consistency you want.