Brodetto or brudet is a dinnertime staple up and down the coast. You can use any type of fish but it's a great way to prepare stronger-flavoured fish such as grouper or tuna. Avoid thin filets and don't be afraid to mix fish.

Brodetto

1 kg. mixed fish
1/4 cup flour
1/4 cup olive oil
2 medium onions, chopped
4 large cloves garlic, minced
1 cup tomato purée mixed with 1/2 cup water
2 tblsp wine vinegar
1 tblsp Vegeta*
2 tblsp chopped parsley
salt & pepper to taste

• Cut fish into equal size chunks and flour lightly.

• Heat the olive oil over medium-high heat and quickly fry the fish on all sides.

• Remove the fish and reduce the heat to medium.

• Add the onion and fry until soft.

• Add the tomato mixture and the garlic and simmer for 10 minutes.

• Add the vinegar mixture, the fish, Vegeta and parsley and cook over medium heat without stirring until the fish is done (about 10 minutes).

Serve with chunks of polenta.

*Order Vegeta online from Amazon

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