Shepherd's Pie v Hachis Parmentier: Which Potato-Topped Masterpiece Wins?

Two legendary dishes, two culinary traditions, but which one will reign supreme in the kitchen? Today, I'm breaking down the authentic techniques behind both Hachis Parmentier and Shepherd's Pie, revealing the crucial differences that elevate one above the other—plus the game-changing technique that works for both. THE STORY BEHIND THE DISHES: Shepherd's Pie emerged from the British Isles and Ireland as a humble way for shepherds to use leftover roast lamb, while Hachis Parmentier was named after Antoine-Augustin Parmentier, who convinced skeptical French citizens that potatoes weren't poisonous. Both dishes transformed "peasant food" into beloved national treasures. Matthew Ryle @MatthewJRyle MY PRODUCTS: https://bit.ly/AndyCooksEssentials MY COOKBOOK: https://bit.ly/3WVoXAN RECIPES: Hachis Parmentier - https://www.andy-cooks.com/blogs/recipes/hachis-parmentier Shepherd’s Pie - https://www.andy-cooks.com/blogs/recipes/shepherds-pie-1 TIMESTAMPS: 01:00 Hachis Parmentier 18:52 Shepherds Pie FOLLOW ME: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/andyhearnden TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@andy_cooks Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/andy.h.cooks Website with all my recipes: https://www.andy-cooks.com/ Director, Chef and Host: Andy Editor: Caleb Dawkins Videographer: Thiago Saramago Kitchen Manager: Sarah Allchurch