World Flavors Cookbook

Brudet (Fish Stew)

Name: Brudet (Fish Stew)
Cook time: 45 min
Cuisine: Croatia
Ingredients: 1kg mixed white fish (conger eel, monkfish, scorpionfish); 2 onions, chopped; 2 cloves garlic; 400g canned tomatoes or fresh purée; 100ml white wine; 2 tbsp wine vinegar; Olive oil; Cornmeal (polenta) for serving

A classic coastal fish stew made with at least three types of fish, slow-simmered in a tomato and wine base.

Cuisine: Croatia

Ingredients

1kg mixed white fish (conger eel, monkfish, scorpionfish)
2 onions, chopped
2 cloves garlic
400g canned tomatoes or fresh purée
100ml white wine
2 tbsp wine vinegar
Olive oil
Cornmeal (polenta) for serving

Instructions

Sauté onions in olive oil until soft.
Add garlic, tomatoes, wine, and vinegar.
Simmer for 15 minutes to create a base sauce.
Place the fish chunks in the sauce. Do not stir! Shake the pot instead to prevent the fish from breaking.
Cook on low heat for 30 minutes.
Serve traditionally over creamy polenta.