Fisherman's Pie

* in collaboration with Marigold for DAWN Sweetened Beverage Creamer

Main Ingredients (enough for 4 to 8 pax) :

• 300 gm fish fillet meat (cut to small cubes)(I used sea bass)(pre-marinade with pinch of salt)
• 20 pcs small to medium sized prawns (cleaned, de-shelled and deveined)(pre-marinade with pinch of salt)
• 1 to 1.5 cup frozen mixed vegetables (i.e. carrots, green peas, beans, corn)
• 1 brown onion (peeled and finely chopped)
• 5 cloves garlic (peeled and finely chopped)
• 5 russet potatoes (approx. 1 kg)(washed)
• 1 to 2 cups grated cheddar cheese
• 1 tbsp unsalted butter
• sprigs of thyme (for garnishing)
• tobiko (for garnishiing)(optional)

Seasonings for Mashed Potatoes 

• 4 to 5 tsp Marigold DAWN Sweetened Beverage Creamer (or to taste) mixed with 250 ml hot water
• 1/2 tsp salt (or to taste)
• 1 tsp grounded pepper (or to taste)
• 1 tsp ikan bilis powder (or to taste)
• 2 tbsp unsalted butter

Seasonings for Fish & Vegetables 

• 2 to 3 tsp Marigold DAWN Sweetened Beverage Creamer (or to taste) mixed with 250 ml hot water
• 1 small pc anchovy fillet (smashed)(from canned anchovies)
• 1/2 tsp salt (or to taste)
• 1 tsp grounded pepper (or to taste)
• 1 tsp ikan bilis powder
• 1 tsp cayenne powder
• 2 to 3 sprigs of fresh thyme or 1 tsp dried thyme 
• 2 tbsp mashed potatoes (for sauce thickening)

Method : 

1. Boil potatoes with skin on till softened. Remove potatoes from pot, remove skin and add all 'Mashed Potatoes Seasonings' and mash to your desired texture. Set aside.
2. Pre-heat oven to 180C.
3. Heat 1 tbsp butter in frying pan, saute onions and garlic till lightly fragrant and caramelised. 
4. Toss in frozen mixed vegetables. Quick stir fry.
5. Add all 'Fish & Vegetables Seasonings'. Allow to simmer and reduce to a thick gravy.
6. Turn off heat. Drain excess liquid and transfer ingredients to an oven safe casserole or greased baking pan. 
7. Add fish meats and prawns. Spread ingredients evenly. Leave a small portion of fish and prawns atop mashed potatoes if you prefer some crisp textures from the baked seafood. 
8. Sprinkle grated Cheddar cheese generously atop.
9. Use a spoon to spread a thick layer of mashed potatoes over the grated cheese.
10. Use a fork to score the mashed potatoes to achieve nice browning. 
11. Bake in oven for 20 minutes. Increase temp to 200C for another min. 10 minutes to achieve darker golden brown effect. Results may vary due to different oven size and makes. Please exercise own judgement by checking the oven.
12. Remove from oven when satisfied.
13. Garnish with thyme and tobiko. Serve whilst hot.

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