Croatian Slavonian Fish Stew ï½fiï½ï½ Recipes

CROATIAN BRODET RECIPE (FISH STEW)

Steps:

• Get yourself a large heavy-based saucepan, heat the oil and fry the garlic and onion on a low to medium heat for a couple of minutes
• Add the tomatoes and a little water and cook for around 10 minutes
• Season the fish with salt and then add it to the saucepan and mix the fish with the garlic, onion and tomatoes
• Add water so that it covers the fish
• Pour in the vinegar and pepper and simmer. You want the stew just simmering
• Allow the fish to cook for 20 minutes giving the saucepan the occasional shake. DO NOT stir as you will break the fish
• Check the seasoning. Add more salt and pepper if required
• It's now time to put your scampi into the saucepan - throw them in one-by-one
• After five mins, check on the progress of your fish. It should be close to being done - however, this will vary depending on the type and size of the fish. Leave the fish for as long as it needs to be cooked through
• Approx five minutes before this fish is cooked, toss in your mussels and parsley
• Serve the brodet with creamy polenta and garnish with some parsley

CROATIAN SLAVONIAN FISH STEW (�FI��)

Steps:

• In Croatia, fish paprikash was historically cooked in large bronze pot over open fire. Nowadays, you need a large stockpot.
• Slice onion and sauté it in lard until translucent.
• Add all peppers (hot and sweet), 5 liters of water, fish cut in 250 g pieces, vinegar, sliced potatoes (in cubes) and salt.
• Cook peppers about 25 minutes; add tomato sauce and continue to cook another 20 minutes (45 minutes total).
• Taste and add salt if necessary.
• Do not stir, just shake the pot or the fish will disintegrate.
• Do not add paprika after boiling.
• Do not try to cool yourself with water if it is too hot when you eat it, it will be worse. You have to drink wine with it.