The plain boiled potatoes do feel very UK "my parents grew up in the tail end of rationing" style. Idk if it's because I grew up with it that I don't mind, or if I know just putting a bit of the gravy on it means they don't need to be cooked any other way.
Saying all that that though, I don't tend to boil potatoes like this personally and would totally mash them or something.
How else would you spell it?