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pie and mash
What does pie and mash mean?
A traditional London working-class dish: a minced-beef pie with mashed potato and 'liquor', a green parsley sauce.
"Nothing beats pie and mash with plenty of liquor."
Origin
Emerged in the 19th-century East End; served in dedicated pie-and-mash shops.
Frequently asked questions
What is 'pie and mash'?
It's a traditional London working-class dish of a minced-beef pie served with mashed potato and 'liquor', a green parsley sauce.
What is the 'liquor' in pie and mash?
Despite the name, it isn't alcohol. It's a green parsley sauce traditionally poured over the pie and mash.
Where does pie and mash come from?
It emerged in the 19th-century East End of London and is served in dedicated pie-and-mash shops.
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