FISH STEW IN THE OVEN
AN IMPRESSIVE WHOLE FISH BAKED IN THE OVEN IN AN AROMATIC STEW SAUCE WITH SMALL ONIONS, RAISINS AND SPICES. THE CLASSIC GREEK STEW TECHNIQUE BEAUTIFULLY HIGHLIGHTS THE FRESHNESS OF THE FISH, CREATING A DISH WITH A DEEP TASTE AND RICH AROMA.
INGREDIENTS
- 1 fish (sea bass, sea bream or sea bream) about 1200-1500 g, cleaned
- 1000 g onions for stew
- 1 dry onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
- 50 ml good quality red vinegar
- 250 ml tomato juice
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1 dl olive oil
- 2 tbsp black raisins
- 1 small sprig of rosemary
- 2 bay leaves
- 4 allspice grains
- Freshly ground pepper
- Αλάτι
INSTRUCTIONS
We start with the stew onions, which we blanch in hot water for two minutes and then we clean them and leave them in cold water for one hour to stay tight during baking. This step is important for the final texture of the stew.
In a large pot, heat half the olive oil and sauté the onions until lightly golden. Add the chopped onion and garlic, stir for two minutes, and add the red vinegar, allowing it to evaporate completely. Then add the allspice grains, bay leaves, rosemary, tomato paste and tomato juice, season with salt and pepper, add 250 ml of water and cook the sauce over low heat for fifteen minutes.
In the meantime, season the fish internally and place it in a hull. Pour the onions and the sauce, scatter the raisins and pour the rest of the olive oil.
Bake in a preheated oven at 180 degrees for about forty-five minutes, checking the liquids from time to time and adding a little water if necessary. Serve hot, optionally with some fresh rosemary.
Eva Monochari
Funky Cook
Wine Pairing
Fish calls for wines with finesse, minerality and a refreshing character. We recommend Oreivatis Assyrtiko - Chardonnay 2024 - Estate Akriotoy, a white wine from Assyrtiko, Chardonnay with exceptional character and a perfect match. Alternatively, Malagouzia Orange 2023 - Ampelonas Kamkoyti (Malagouzia) offers a different but equally enjoyable tasting experience. Finally, Assyrtiko 2024 - Arktos Elevation Vineyards (Assyrtiko) is an accessible and noteworthy choice. Serve the white wines chilled at 8-10°C for maximum freshness and aromatic expression.
