Buridda facts for kids
Buridda of cuttlefish and peas, a typical Ligurian dish
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| Type | Fish stew |
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| Place of origin | Italy |
| Region or state | Liguria |
| Main ingredients | fish, broth, tomato, onion, garlic |
Buridda is a yummy seafood soup or stew from Liguria, a region in northern Italy. It's a popular dish in Italian cuisine. Some types of buridda cook slowly, while others are ready in just a few minutes. It's often described as a thick stew.
What is Buridda Made Of?
The main things in buridda are seafood, fish broth, tomatoes, onions, and garlic. Long ago, people ate this soup with gallette del marinaio. These were dry, round bread buns that soaked up the soup. Today, people usually use toasted bread instead.
Buridda can have many kinds of fish. It might also include other seafood like eel, squid, clams, or mussels. Sometimes, a very simple buridda is made with just dried cod and potatoes.
Different Kinds of Buridda
Buridda alla Genovese is a special type of buridda. It uses the same basic ingredients. This version might also have shrimp and octopus. It's known as a traditional dish from the city of Genoa in Italy. Buridda is also related to a French fish soup called bourride, which comes from Provence.
