Fish stew facts for kids

Fish stew is a yummy and warm dish made by cooking fish or other seafood in a stew with a liquid base. Think of it like a hearty soup, but usually thicker, packed with delicious flavors from the ocean!

What is Fish Stew?

A fish stew is a meal where pieces of fish or seafood are cooked slowly in a flavorful liquid. This liquid often includes vegetables like onions, carrots, and potatoes, and sometimes tomatoes or other spices. It's a popular dish all over the world, especially in places near the ocean, because it's a great way to use fresh catches.

Why Do People Make Fish Stew?

People have been making fish stews for a very long time. It's a simple and tasty way to cook fish, especially when you want to use different kinds of fish or seafood together. It's also a comforting meal, perfect for sharing with family and friends.

Fish Stews from Around the World

Asam Pedas is a spicy and sour fish stew from Southeast Asia.

Cioppino is a famous fish stew from San Francisco.

Many countries have their own special versions of fish stew, each with unique ingredients and flavors. Here are some famous ones:

• Asam Pedas (Indonesian and Malaysian): This stew is known for its spicy and sour taste.
• Bouillabaisse (Provençal, France): A classic fish stew from Marseille, France, often made with several kinds of fish and served with a special sauce.
• Bourride (Provence, France): Another French fish stew, often made with white fish and a garlic mayonnaise.
• Brudet (Italian): A tasty fish stew from the Adriatic Sea region of Italy.
• Buridda (Italian): An Italian fish stew from Liguria, often featuring cuttlefish or octopus.
• Cacciucco (Italian): A rich fish stew from Livorno, Italy, that traditionally uses five different kinds of seafood.
• Caldeirada (Portuguese): A Portuguese fish stew that layers different types of fish and potatoes.
• Caldo de mariscos (Mexican): Also called caldo de siete mares (seven seas soup), this Mexican stew is full of various seafood.
• Chepa pulus (South Indian): A sour fish stew from Andhra Pradesh, India, made with tamarind.
• Cioppino (San Francisco, USA): This American version of an Italian fish stew was created by Italian-American fishermen in San Francisco.
• Cotriade (Brittany, France): A simple fish stew from Brittany, France, often made with potatoes.
• Fish head curry (Singapore/Malaysia): A unique dish where a fish head is cooked in a spicy curry sauce.
• Ghalieh mahi (Persian): A fragrant fish stew from Iran, often made with herbs and tamarind.
• Haemul jeongol (Korean): A Korean seafood hot pot, cooked at the table.
• Halászlé (Hungarian): A spicy Hungarian river fish soup, famous for its bright red color from paprika.
• Kokotxas (Basque): A traditional Basque fish stew, often made with hake cheeks.
• Maeuntang (Korean): A spicy Korean fish soup, often enjoyed with rice.
• Moqueca (Brazilian): A traditional Brazilian stew, often made with fish, coconut milk, and palm oil.
• Riblji paprikaš (Croatian): A spicy Croatian fish stew from Slavonia, similar to Hungarian Halászlé.
• Saengseon jjigae (Korean): A Korean fish stew, similar to Haemul jeongol.
• Shui zhu yu (Sichuan Chinese): A very spicy Chinese dish where fish is poached in a chili oil broth.
• Suquet de peix (Valencian, Spain): A Spanish stew from Valencia, similar to Bouillabaisse.
• Tuna pot (General): A simple stew often made with canned tuna and vegetables.
• Ukha (Russian): A clear Russian fish soup, often made with fresh-caught fish.

Images for kids

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  Buridda is an Italian fish stew.

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  Cacciucco is a rich Italian fish stew from Livorno.

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  Fish head curry is popular in Singapore.

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  Hot dongtae jjigae – a Korean pollack stew.