Traditional Welsh Recipes

Pastai Ystumllwynarth (Oystermouth Pie).

The coastal town of Oystermouth, in Swansea Bay, is not far from The Mumbles, sometimes known as the Gateway to the Gower Peninsular. This fish pie was originally made from salt cod and is traditionally served with parsnips.

 Boil the potatoes in lightly salted water, then drain well and mash with the milk, a quarter of the butter and the seasoning and spice. Melt half the remaining butter in a frying pan and sweat the onion until soft. Set the oven to 375°F or gas Mark 5. Having lightly boiled the cod, flake the flesh and carefully remove the skin and bones. Mix together the potatoes and cod, then add the onion, hard-boiled egg and parsley. Turn into a 2 pint, buttered pie dish, roughing up the top with a fork. Sprinkle with a little milk and dot with the remaining butter. Cook for about 30 minutes until golden brown and serve accompanied by boiled and buttered parsnips.