nicecream Posted December 6, 2009 Share Posted December 6, 2009 I had mince and tatties for dinner last night. Just wondering does anyone else mash it all together ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cams Posted December 6, 2009 Share Posted December 6, 2009 I had mince and tatties for dinner last night.Just wondering does anyone else mash it all together ? Yes ,always. Mashed together with pepper and brown sauce! mmmm mmmmm mmmmm! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fat Bob Posted December 6, 2009 Share Posted December 6, 2009 And a slice of bread underneath. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Therapist Posted December 6, 2009 Share Posted December 6, 2009 A classic dish like mince and tatties should not be spoiled with fripperies such as a slice of bread or - horror of horrors - brown sauce. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cow Posted December 6, 2009 Share Posted December 6, 2009 Mashing it together is key. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nicecream Posted December 6, 2009 Author Share Posted December 6, 2009 A classic dish like mince and tatties should not be spoiled with fripperies such as a slice of bread or - horror of horrors - brown sauce. I do agree but it's amazing with an onion boiled in the mince when it's cooking! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Therapist Posted December 6, 2009 Share Posted December 6, 2009 I do agree but it's amazing with an onion boiled in the mince when it's cooking! Mince and tatties should always have (sliced) onion in it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gorgiewave Posted December 6, 2009 Share Posted December 6, 2009 A classic dish like mince and tatties should not be spoiled with fripperies such as a slice of bread or - horror of horrors - brown sauce. Anti-stovies post IMO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Therapist Posted December 6, 2009 Share Posted December 6, 2009 Anti-stovies post IMO. I'm extremely pro-stovies, but believe it's vital to make mince and tatties properly without unnecessary and ridiculous additions to the basic recipe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gorgiewave Posted December 6, 2009 Share Posted December 6, 2009 I'm extremely pro-stovies, but believe it's vital to make mince and tatties properly without unnecessary and ridiculous additions to the basic recipe. What's your stovies reseep? Square sausage in chunks, mashed tatties, onions and brown sauce for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ignoranus Posted December 6, 2009 Share Posted December 6, 2009 Mashed together with some cheese added in Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cow Posted December 6, 2009 Share Posted December 6, 2009 Mashed together with some cheese added in You've taken that to far Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Roop Posted December 6, 2009 Share Posted December 6, 2009 Carrots and turnips Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Therapist Posted December 6, 2009 Share Posted December 6, 2009 What's your stovies reseep? Square sausage in chunks, mashed tatties, onions and brown sauce for me. Link sausages or corned beef, tatties (chunks), onions. No brown sauce. But the absolute key ingredient is beef dripping. Without that, stovies really aren't stovies. Oh, and for you brown sauce fans out there, you do realise it is about 90% vinegar? You'd be as well just tipping a bottle of Sarsons into your dish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Currahee! Posted December 6, 2009 Share Posted December 6, 2009 Link sausages or corned beef, tatties (chunks), onions. No brown sauce. But the absolute key ingredient is beef dripping. Without that, stovies really aren't stovies. Oh, and for you brown sauce fans out there, you do realise it is about 90% vinegar? You'd be as well just tipping a bottle of Sarsons into your dish. I mix my mince and tatties together. You are correct with the beef dripping for stovies! Its an absolute must. But I prefer corned beef. Link sausages shouldn't be in stovies imo. I'm now officially hungry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rupert Pupkin Posted December 6, 2009 Share Posted December 6, 2009 Link sausages or corned beef, tatties (chunks), onions. No brown sauce. But the absolute key ingredient is beef dripping. Without that, stovies really aren't really stovies This is true but my Gran puts a slant on this by adding baked beans while cooking(one which my mum picked up on).You should try it , really makes them delicious. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Therapist Posted December 6, 2009 Share Posted December 6, 2009 This is true but my Gran puts a slant on this by adding baked beans while cooking(one which my mum picked up on).You should try it , really makes them delicious. :hat2: :hat2: Don't think I'll be trying that one. The original stovies recipe doesn't feature baked beans. Certain recipes evolve over time, but stovies and mince and tatties are like some of the Escoffier classics and should never be changed. Incidentally, did you know that the word "scoff" is derived from the great chef? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CavySlaveJambo Posted December 6, 2009 Share Posted December 6, 2009 Adding Baked beans to stovies makes it more like corned beef hash. My mince and tatties reciepe is onion (red or white depending on availability), mince (ideally from the butchers in gorgie), carrot, beef stock pot from Knorr. I also use the same reciepe with steak, in the same order. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray Winstone Posted December 6, 2009 Share Posted December 6, 2009 Mince (with chopped onion) and Tatties with peas on the side is amazing. Alternatively turn it into a Cottage Pie with Carrots and Peas cooked through the mince along with the obligitory chopped onion. Plenty of Pepper and that's it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nicecream Posted December 6, 2009 Author Share Posted December 6, 2009 Just made a burger with the remaining uncooked mince. Amazing! Garlic and onion added. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bert Le Clos Posted December 6, 2009 Share Posted December 6, 2009 Not really that keen on mince and tatties. Haggis, neeps and tatties though, there's a meal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tazio Posted December 6, 2009 Share Posted December 6, 2009 An essential with mince and tatties is a nice floury roll with lots of nice unsalted butter on it. Beverage can be either milk or tea depending on personal taste. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
berrasbraw Posted December 6, 2009 Share Posted December 6, 2009 Tatties,mince and doughballs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tazio Posted December 6, 2009 Share Posted December 6, 2009 Tatties,mince and doughballs Correct. Love doughballs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doctor FinnBarr Posted December 6, 2009 Share Posted December 6, 2009 Being married to a Geordie, mince and tatties comes with mushy peas and Yorkshire pud. And yes, I do mash them together (not the pud of course). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nicecream Posted December 6, 2009 Author Share Posted December 6, 2009 Being married to a Geordie, mince and tatties comes with mushy peas and Yorkshire pud. And yes, I do mash them together (not the pud of course). Do you have mushy peas with your chippy then? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharpie Posted December 6, 2009 Share Posted December 6, 2009 When a kid we had mince and tatties pretty regularly. The left overs either became shepherds pie, or my favourite when the mince and mashed potatos were mixed together made into patties and fried, we called them risoles(sp). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chaps Posted December 7, 2009 Share Posted December 7, 2009 Loved it when i was younger hate it now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milky_26 Posted December 7, 2009 Share Posted December 7, 2009 When a kid we had mince and tatties pretty regularly. The left overs either became shepherds pie, or my favourite when the mince and mashed potatos were mixed together made into patties and fried, we called them risoles(sp). Bob, they sound great Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan_R Posted December 7, 2009 Share Posted December 7, 2009 Mince and Tatties is braw. Carrots, Onions and Mince with loads of bisto and just plain boiled tatties on the side to mash in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
northfieldhearts Posted December 7, 2009 Share Posted December 7, 2009 It should all be mashed together and always served with doughballs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Locky Posted December 7, 2009 Share Posted December 7, 2009 I personally dont mash it all together but for some reason hav a bit of each on the fork. Reading this thread gave me a real craving for mince and tatties and you can't believe my delight when Mother told me mince and tatties was on the menu. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Therapist Posted December 7, 2009 Share Posted December 7, 2009 you can't believe my delight when Mother told me mince and tatties was on the menu. Norman Bates alert. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Locky Posted December 7, 2009 Share Posted December 7, 2009 Norman Bates alert. Don't worry I never usually call her that I just thought it sounded better than 'ma maw' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gorgieboy Posted December 7, 2009 Share Posted December 7, 2009 It should all be mashed together and always served with doughballs. Correct...........wi a wee bit HP brown sauce. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gabriel Posted December 7, 2009 Share Posted December 7, 2009 A liberal dash of Worcestershire sauce just to add a touch of umami. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
northfieldhearts Posted December 7, 2009 Share Posted December 7, 2009 Correct...........wi a wee bit HP brown sauce. only if there is not enough gravy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JWL Posted December 7, 2009 Share Posted December 7, 2009 Was meant to be having them tonight but there's nae tatties, still always tomorrow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cow Posted December 7, 2009 Share Posted December 7, 2009 Was meant to be having them tonight but there's nae tatties, still always tomorrow. Mince with pasta is an acceptable alternative. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robbo1874 Posted December 7, 2009 Share Posted December 7, 2009 It should all be mashed together and always served with doughballs. Or stovies served with oatcakes. Mathers at East end used to serve it this way. Agree with good beef dripping being crucial. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
132goals1958 Posted December 7, 2009 Share Posted December 7, 2009 My mother at almost 97 years young serves a great plate o mince and tatties. Apologies to the struggle and strife but its one of the main culinary treats, each and every week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grumpy Posted December 7, 2009 Share Posted December 7, 2009 Not really that keen on mince and tatties. Haggis, neeps and tatties though, there's a meal. You've obviously not had proper mince a tatties with doughballs then. One of my reasons for marrying my wife was her mastery of mince and tatties. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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