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Waterzooi de Poisson

Waterzooi de Poisson/VAH-ter-zoy deh pwah-SOHN/
Waterzooi de Poisson
About this dish

A creamy fish stew with vegetables, a variation of the classic chicken waterzooi.

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Ingredients
🐟500g mixed white fish
🥕2 carrots, julienned
🥬2 leeks, sliced
🥛1 cup cream
Method
Serves 3
1
Sauté carrot and leek in butter until softened.
2
Add fish stock and bring to a simmer.
3
Add the fish and poach gently until just cooked through.
4
Stir in cream and warm through.
5
Season with salt and serve hot.
✓ What Makes it Authentic

Waterzooi originated in Ghent and was traditionally made with fish before the chicken version became more common.

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