Bouillabaisse facts for kids
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Bouillabaisse (say "boo-yah-bess") is a famous and delicious French fish soup. It's a special kind of stew that started in the port city of Marseille, a long time ago. Fishermen there made it using the fish they couldn't sell easily. The name "Bouillabaisse" comes from two French words: bolhir, which means "to boil," and abaissar, which means "to reduce the heat" or "to simmer." So, it's a soup that's boiled and then simmered slowly to make it extra tasty!
What is Bouillabaisse?
This traditional fish stew comes from the Provençal region of France. It was first made by fishermen in Marseille using the bony rockfish they caught but couldn't sell at the market.
What's in it?
Besides different kinds of fish, Bouillabaisse often includes mussels. Sometimes, other sea creatures like crabs or shrimp are added too.
The soup also has lots of healthy vegetables. These can include leeks, onions, tomatoes, celery, and potatoes. All these ingredients are simmered together to create a rich and flavorful broth.
How is it Served?
Bouillabaisse is usually served with something called a rouille (say "roo-ee"). A rouille is like a special mayonnaise sauce. It's made from olive oil, garlic, saffron (a spice that gives it a yellow color), and cayenne pepper for a little kick. This sauce is spread on grilled slices of bread.
In Marseille, the broth (the liquid part of the soup) is often served first in a soup plate. You add the bread slices with rouille to it. Then, the fish is served separately on a big plate. This way, you can enjoy the broth first and then eat the fish. Sometimes, in a simpler way, the fish and broth are brought to the table together in large soup bowls.
Images for kids
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The Vieux-Port of Marseille, where bouillabaisse began.
See also
In Spanish: Bullabesa para niños
