Best Floury Potatoes Substitutes in Vegan Cottage Pie
This recipe calls for 1.2 kg floury potatoes, peeled and cubed. If you're out of floury potatoes or need to adapt the recipe, here are 4 tested substitutes - each with a quantity guide and notes on how it changes the dish.
About This Substitution
Role in this recipe: Starchy body, mash, roasting
When Maris Piper or King Edward aren't available.
4 Substitutes for Floury Potatoes in Vegan Cottage Pie
1. Sweet potato
Ratio: 1:1
Sweeter and brighter orange - roasts and mashes beautifully. Slightly different flavour that works wonderfully in most dishes.
2. Celeriac
Ratio: 1:1
Lower in carbs, more complex flavour. Mashes silkily and roasts well. Makes excellent chips/fries.
3. Cauliflower (for mash)
Ratio: 1:1 by weight
Very low carb alternative - steam and blend smooth with vegan butter. Different texture but good flavour.
4. Parsnip
Ratio: 1:1
Sweeter and more fibrous - lovely roasted or in stews but mash is sweeter and less neutral.
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