Croatian Boiled Fish And Soup Recipe

Experience the authentic flavors of Dalmatia with this ancient, simple recipe for Brujet, a boiled fish dish. This traditional recipe focuses on the essential ingredients, showcasing the delicate taste of fresh fish. Learn how to prepare the perfectly cooked fish and then transform the flavorful cooking liquid into a delicious broth with just rice, olive oil, and parsley. Minimal effort, maximum taste – a true Dalmatian culinary gem!

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 25 mins
Calories 84.4 kcal
Protein 1g
Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Croatian Boiled Fish And Soup

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How to Make Croatian Boiled Fish And Soup

  1. In a large pot with a low rim, combine 6 cups of water, 1 medium onion (chopped), 2 cloves garlic (minced), 2 bay leaves, and 5 black peppercorns.
  2. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes, or until the onion is soft.
  3. While the broth simmers, clean and prepare 1 lb of firm white fish (cod, sea bass, or similar) – scaled and gutted.
  4. Add 1 teaspoon of salt, 1 tablespoon of white wine vinegar, 1 tablespoon of olive oil to the simmering broth.
  5. Gently add the fish to the broth. Cook for 5-20 minutes, depending on the thickness of the fish. The fish is done when it flakes easily with a fork.
  6. Remove the fish from the broth carefully and place it on a serving plate with 1 medium boiled potato (quartered). Drizzle with 1 tablespoon of olive oil.
  7. For the broth: In a separate pot, cook ½ cup of rice according to package directions. Strain the fish cooking broth and discard the solids.
  8. Stir in the cooked rice, 1 tablespoon of olive oil, and 2 tablespoons of chopped fresh parsley into the filtered fish broth. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Serve warm.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

0 g

Sugar

8g

Fat

4g

Carbs

1g