Classic Fish Pie Step 1 of 13
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    Step 1

    Peel and chop 1 kg potatoes into chunks. Boil them in salted water for 20 minutes until tender.

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    Step 2

    Drain the potatoes and mash them with 50 g butter and 1/4 cup milk until smooth. Set aside.

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    Step 3

    Stud 1 brown onion with 4 cloves. Place in a saucepan with 750 ml milk, 0.5 small onion, 1 small carrot, and 1 celery stick.

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    Step 4

    Add 400 g smoked fish and 400 g raw unsmoked fish to the milk. Simmer gently for 8 minutes.

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    Step 5

    Remove fish with a slotted spoon, flake it into pieces, and discard the skin/bones. Strain the milk and discard vegetables.

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    Step 6

    Melt 50 g unsalted butter in a pan. Sauté 2 minced garlic cloves for 1 minute.

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    Step 7

    Stir in 50 g plain flour and cook for 1 minute to form a roux.

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    Step 8

    Gradually whisk in the reserved warm milk until the sauce thickens.

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    Step 9

    Slice 3 hard-boiled eggs.

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    Step 10

    Gently fold the flaked fish and sliced eggs into the white sauce.

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    Step 11

    Pour the mixture into a baking dish.

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    Step 12

    Top with the mashed potatoes and sprinkle with 30 g Parmesan cheese.

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    Step 13

    Bake the pie in a preheated oven at 200°C for 25 minutes until golden and bubbling.

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