Introduction [Music] get ready to explore the delicious and exciting world of pie mash and Eels a dish that represents the heart of London's East End we'll visit one of England's oldest and most famous restaurants where this classic meal is served whether you love food or enjoy history this journey will be tasty and fun section into eight segments let's dive in and learn the secrets behind this iconic British dish the nutritional power of eels many people mistake eels The Nutritional Power of Eels for snakes but they're pretty different eels are incredibly nutritious and easy to digest they've even earned a reputation as an aphrodesiac but don't just take our word for it let's explore their history and importance in British Cuisine from their nutritional benefits to their role in traditional dishes eels have a fascinating story to tell the origins of pie and mesh pie and mesh is The Origins of Pie and Mash a Cornerstone of East End London's culinary tradition this meal became popular because it was cheap and quick to prepare possibly making it one of the earliest examples of fast food my great-grandfather Robert cook created the first pie and mash with parsley sauce liquor in 1862 this Innovation laid the foundation for the Beloved dish we know and enjoy today loyal customers and their stories many regulars have been visiting this Loyal Customers and Their Stories restaurant since it first opened despite trying other pie and mash offs they insist that this one remains the original and the best their loyalty highlights the unique charm and quality of the food here the art of preparing eels preparing eels is an art that The Art of Preparing Eels requires skill and caution using a special rubber thumb stall helps avoid injury to the eels Bones the process begins with a swift Humane cut behind the flippers followed by gutting and cleaning the eels to ensure they're ready for cooking this meticulous preparation method has been passed down through generations making the perfect pie we f on making pies as we wait for Making the Perfect Pies the eels to cook starting with fresh Dough made daily the quality of each batch is ensured the bottom dough must be firm and elastic while the top layer must be delicate though seemingly simple every step in the pie making process is crucial to achieving the perfect end result the pies are filled with premium Scotch hind quarter flame seasoned with just the right amount of salt pepper and caramel for color the cooking process consistency is V in cooking whether pie and mash or fish and chips it is fundamental to start with good ingredients and prepare them well the pies are handled carefully ensuring they come out perfect every time this meticulous process like painting by numbers guarantees a delicious result cooking the eels now that the pies are Cooking the Eels( The cooking process) ready let's return to the eels they're boiled with pimentos for about 8 to 10 minutes until they reach the perfect level of tenderness once cooked the cooking liqu wood creates a jelly with powdered gelatin the eels are then gently placed in the jelly to cool and set resulting in the iconic dish known as jelly deals serving the feast Serving the Feast lunchtime has arrived it's time to indulge in a feast of flavors freshly baked pies creamy Mash parsley sauce and jelly deals are ready to be savored and let's not forget the Chilai vinegar it adds the perfect kick to this traditional meal customer Reflections Customer Reflections customers are full of praise for the quality of these pies they love the rich gravy and flavorful minc meat and the perfectly baked pastry the creamy Mash is also a firm favorite drawing people back repeatedly and it's not just the younger crowd even their most senior customers like nearly 88-year-old piggy Delight in these Timeless flavors and there you have it a journey through the rich culinary traditions of pie mash and Eels from the nutritional power of eels to the heart of pie making we've explored every aspect of this iconic British dish through interviews and Reflections we've gained insight into the passion and dedication behind its preperation and the joy it brings to our loyal customers thank you for joining us on this flavorful Adventure be sure to subscribe for more delicious content and until next time happy eating hit the Bell icon to stay connected with World platter