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By Paul Gayler
Published 2010
I once worked with on Irish chef who insisted that potatoes should be the only vegetable in this dish. Well, being English, I have decided to express a little poetic licence and add carrots, celery, parsnip and thyme to this renowned stew.
Arrange a layer of the lamb in a deep saucepan. Follow with a layer of onions, carrots, celery and parsnip, then season lightly. Sprinkle over half the thyme and some of the parsley, then cover with a layer of potatoes. Top with the remaining meat, followed by the vegetables, seasoning and herbs (reserve a little parsley for garnish), then add a final layer of potatoes.
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