National Bouillabaisse Day
On December 14th, seafood enthusiasts everywhere will celebrate National Bouillabaisse Day.. This hearty fish stew is just right on this cold winter's day.
The French are known for many popular dishes. Their food inspires visitors to France for a glimpse of authentic dishes. When visiting France, Bouillabaisse ranks tops the list of must-have cuisines... In Marseille, the delectable stew originated in the port city. It is traditionally made from bony rockfish, saffron, fennel seed, and orange zest.
However, strong opinions about the right ingredients for an authentic bouillabaisse are being tossed around in the culinary world. The type of fish was discussed in those reviews. Typically, cooks use red rascasse, sea robin, or European conger. They also discuss the type of wine (red or white) they drink. Both topics are hotly discussed. They also disagree on the soup's sources. Did a Greek goddess make the stew? Did a Greek goddess make the dish? Is the credit due to coastal fishermen who threw the ingredients together from unsold bony rockfish? Perhaps these tense discussions add a little more to the stew's dish. Your guess is as good as ours.
Regardless, cooks use a variety of fresh fish as their first step to a delectable bouillabaisse. If you can't get to France's south of France to order it made for you, it's especially important.
