fish stew
Definition
- Noun:
- A dish of cooked fish in liquid: "fish stew" is a type of food preparation where pieces of fish are simmered in a liquid, often with vegetables, herbs, and other seasonings.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- For dinner, we had a delicious fish stew with tomatoes and herbs.
- The restaurant is famous for its traditional fish stew.
Advanced Usage
- As a culinary category: The term can refer to a broad category of dishes from various cultures, such as bouillabaisse (French), cioppino (Italian-American), or moqueca (Brazilian).
- Bouillabaisse is a classic Provençal fish stew from Marseille.
Variants and Related Words
- Stew (n): A dish of meat and vegetables cooked slowly in liquid.
- Chowder (n): A thick soup or stew often containing fish or shellfish, milk, and potatoes.
- Bouillabaisse (n): A specific type of elaborate fish stew from Provence.
Synonyms
- Fish soup: A dish with fish in a broth, though often thinner than a stew.
- Seafood stew: A similar dish that may include shellfish and other seafood in addition to or instead of fish.
Related Phrases
- To make a fish stew: The action of preparing this dish.
- He learned to make a fish stew from his grandmother's recipe.
Noun
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a stew made with fish
