2 celery sticks, peeled and diced
2 garlic cloves, chopped听
2 onions, diced听
1 bunch fresh curly parsley, finely chopped听
1 tbsp chopped fresh tarragon
1 tsp chopped fresh thyme leaves
250ml/9fl oz chicken stock听
500ml/18fl oz chicken or fish stock听
mashed potato
350g/12oz plain flour, plus extra for dusting
1 tbsp plain flour听
3 tbsp plain flour听
1 bay leaf听
salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 tbsp olive oil
pinch salt听
malt vinegar
1 tbsp unsalted butter
3 tbsp unsalted butter听
300ml/10fl oz double cream听
1 free-range egg, beaten
175g/6oz lard
6 chicken thighs, cooked and meat picked