The Croatian Version of Bouillabaisse, Brudet

fish

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: canned fish

Tofu provides a plant-based option, while canned fish is more affordable.

white wine

🥗Healthier: chicken broth

💰Cheaper: apple cider vinegar

Chicken broth adds flavor without alcohol, while vinegar is a budget-friendly substitute.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil is healthier, while canola oil is often less expensive.

bay leaves

🥗Healthier: thyme

💰Cheaper: oregano

Thyme offers a similar aromatic profile, and oregano is a budget-friendly herb.

Cut the heads off the fish and remove the tails and fins, then cut the fish into steaks.

Place the fish pieces in a plastic bag with 4 spoonfuls of flour, salt, and pepper; shake to coat.

Heat olive oil in a large pot until hot, then add the floured fish pieces and brown on all sides; remove and set aside.

Add butter to the pot, then sauté diced onion and leek until tender.

Add minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.

Deglaze the pot with 1 glass of white wine and let it reduce.

Add diced tomatoes and season with salt and pepper; cook for about 5 minutes until tomatoes release water.

Return the fish to the pot, add fish heads, and pour in 3 cups of water until everything is covered.

Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and let it simmer for 1 hour, shaking the pot every 20 minutes.

In the last 20 minutes, add diced potatoes.

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