xxx

Is it still bouillabaise if it's made in America with local fish?

hello

bouillabaise and aioli.is this the cooking thread?

Francophile

Only if you sing Le Marseilles (?sp) while making it!

Jen

Les Miserables? ;-)

xxx

There's a fish that's supposed to be in it, I think called rascasse, that's found only or mainly in the Med.

Sue

And rascasse is a very ugly fish; it translates "scorpion fish".

xxxx

Is it still bouillbaise if made with a diff. fish and not rascasse?

mimosa

It's like champagne, if not made in the champagne region, its not the authentic thing. There are 15 restaurants around Marseille who have an appointed title for for serving a true bouillabaise

xxx

I fwe try to mke it in the US, what are we making--a fish stew, provencale style?

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fishstew

Does it matter?

SpellCheck

For the record, correct spelling is with 2 esses--bouillabaiSSe.

martine

Don't forget to serve the bouillabaiSSe with "rouille".(read paste with garlic) I am not so sure that you can buy that everywhere in the States...

xxx

Can't you simpy MAKE rouille. We do have garlic! It's the rascasse we don't have.

MBrown

Where can I find that list of appointed restaurants? Do they all cost a fortune? I will be there next weekend and would like to sample a certified bouillabaise.<BR><BR>Thanks!

gourmet

check out this months gourmet magazine for bouillabaisse recipes and info!