Delicious Fish Pie with Flaky Golden Crust

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 200 degrees Celsius.
2. Place peeled and chopped potatoes in a pot of salted water and boil until tender, about 15 minutes.
3. Drain potatoes and mash with 10g unsalted butter and 50ml whole milk until smooth. Set aside.
4. In a saucepan, melt 10g unsalted butter over medium heat.
5. Add sliced white part of leek and diced carrot to the saucepan and cook gently until softened, about 5 minutes.
6. Sprinkle 10g plain flour over the vegetables and stir well to form a roux.
7. Gradually add 100ml water and 50ml whole milk to the roux, stirring constantly to make a smooth sauce.
8. Add skinless cod fillet and smoked haddock fillet to the sauce and poach gently until fish is cooked through, about 5 minutes.
9. Remove fish from sauce and flake into large pieces, discarding any bones.
10. Return flaked fish to the sauce along with frozen peas and chopped fresh parsley. Season with a pinch of salt and ground black pepper.
11. For fish mixture into an ovenproof dish.
12. Spread mashed potato evenly over the fish mixture, smoothing the top.
13. Brush the mashed potato with beaten egg yolk for a golden crust.
14. Bake in preheated oven for 20 minutes or until the top is golden and crispy.
15. Remove from oven and let rest for 5 minutes before serving.