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Authentic Bouillabaisse

A complex, rustic Provençal fish stew originating from Marseille, flavored heavily with saffron, fennel, and orange zest.

FrenchPrep: 30 minCook: 30 minTotal: 1h
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  1. 1

    In a large pot, sweat the fennel, onions, and garlic in olive oil until soft.

  2. 2

    Add the tomatoes, orange zest, and saffron. Cook for 5 minutes .

  3. 3

    Pour in the fish stock and bring to a rolling .

  4. 4

    Add the firmest fish first and aggressively for 5 minutes (the fast emulsifies the oil and water).

  5. 5

    Add the delicate fish and shellfish, cooking for another 5 minutes until the shells open.

  6. 6

    Serve the broth poured over crusty bread smeared with Rouille (garlic saffron mayonnaise), with the fish presented on a separate platter.

📋Details

CuisineFrench
Meal Typemain

⚗Elemental Properties

🔥Fire
19%
💧Water
34%
🌍Earth
27%
💨Air
20%

⚗️Alchemical Scores

MonicaConstant
—/100
Heat2%
Entropy7%
Reactivity91%
0.055
Heat
0.205
Entropy
2.630
Reactivity

📊Nutrition Per Serving

751.97cal
Per serving
% Daily Value
38%
of 2000 cal
protein24.43g13%
carbs100.1g53%
fat38.57g46%
% Daily Value
Protein
24.43g49%
Carbs
100.1g36%
Fat
38.57g49%
Fiber
11.15g40%
Sugar
1.9g4%
Sodium
1.22mg0%