Marriage of the Sea and Soup, RIblja Juha

fish

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: canned fish

Tofu offers a plant-based option, while canned fish is budget-friendly.

white wine

🥗Healthier: apple cider vinegar

💰Cheaper: grape juice

Apple cider vinegar adds acidity without alcohol, while grape juice is a non-alcoholic alternative.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

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

bay leaves

🥗Healthier: thyme

💰Cheaper: oregano

Thyme provides a similar aromatic quality, while oregano is a common kitchen herb.

Welcome to Chef pan kitchen and introduction to the fish soup.

Discuss the importance of fish in Cretan cuisine and its various preparations.

List the ingredients for the soup, including fish and vegetables.

Explain how to check for fresh fish by looking at the eyes and gills.

Mention that fish soup is traditionally served with rice or noodles.

Describe the process of cleaning the fish, including descaling and gutting it.

Cut off the head of the fish to keep it in the soup for flavor.

Place the fish head and the rest of the fish into a pot with vegetables.

Cover with cold water and bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer.

Cook the fish for about 10 minutes, checking for doneness.

Remove the fish from the pot, take off the meat, and return the backbone to the pot.

Simmer the stock with the vegetables and fish head for flavor.

Drain the soup stock and save the carrots.

Ladle the soup into a bowl and mention serving with rice.

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