Croatian · Dalmatian
Dalmatian Brudet
Croatian Adriatic fish stew
A Dalmatian-style fish stew gently simmered with onion, tomato, wine and vinegar, traditionally served with polenta.
Bright, satisfying and built for real life.
This recipe brings together the generous flavours of Croatian and Dalmatian cooking in a format that works on a busy day. Read through the method before starting and adjust seasoning to your taste.
The recipe
Dalmatian Brudet
Ingredients
Main
Method
- 1
Soften the onions and garlic in olive oil without browning.
- 2
Add tomato, wine, vinegar, bay and stock and simmer into a light broth.
- 3
Nestle the fish pieces into the sauce, cover and simmer gently without stirring.
- 4
Shake the pan occasionally until the fish is just cooked, then finish with parsley.
Brudet, or brodet, is an Adriatic fish stew found along Croatia’s coast; moving the pan instead of stirring keeps the fish intact.
Storage
Refrigerate leftovers promptly in a sealed container for up to 3 days.
Freezing
Freeze only if the finished texture remains suitable; thaw overnight in the refrigerator.
Reheating
Reheat gently until piping hot throughout, unless the dish is intended to be served cold.
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