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Nutritional Values

🔥520kcal
💪42gProtein
🌾15gCarbs
🥑26gFat
🌿3gFibre
⚖️400 gServing

* Per serving · 400 g. May vary.

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🐟 Fish

Kotorski brodet

How to order / say it
Say it Которски бродет — [Ko-tor-ski bro-det]
Order Can I have the Kotorski brodet?
Locally Могу ли добити Которски бродет?
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Hearty fish stew with a tomato base.

Why try it?

Kotorski brodet offers a delicious glimpse into Kotor's seafood culture, capturing the flavors of the Adriatic coast with every spoonful. It's a comforting dish loved by locals for generations.

How it tastes

Kotorski brodet is rich with the umami of the sea, balanced by the acidity of tomatoes and the warmth of Mediterranean herbs. It's a comforting, savory blend that's both fresh and robust.

Origin & History — first documented: 1890

Emerging in the late 19th century among the fishing communities, Kotorski brodet was a popular way to utilize the day's catch. It became integral to Kotor's identity thanks to its hearty, nourishing qualities.

Recipe

Ingredients

  • 🐟 600 g white fish
  • 🥕 400 g tomatoes
  • 🧄 2 onion
  • 🧄 3 cloves garlic
  • 🌿 2 bay leaves
  • 🫒 50 ml olive oil
  • 🍷 200 ml white wine

Method

  1. 1 Sauté onions and garlic in olive oil until translucent.
  2. 2 Add tomatoes and bay leaves, simmer to create the base.
  3. 3 Pour in white wine and add fish pieces.
  4. 4 Stew gently until fish is tender and flavors meld.

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