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Origin
Marche
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Description
The fish stew of Fano on the Adriatic coast of the Marche — a saffron-enriched fish broth with multiple species of small Adriatic fish (triglie, seppie, canocchie, scorpano) cooked briefly in a tomato and onion base, finished with saffron. Unlike the Pesaro brodetto (which uses vinegar), the Fano version uses saffron and no vinegar, giving it a more delicate character.
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The Thread
—Multiple species of Mediterranean fish cooked in stages in a aromatic tomato-saffron broth — the Provençal version is more elaborate with rouille; the Fano version is more direct → Bouillabaisse French
—Asturian shellfish and fish stew in a tomato and saffron base — staged cooking of different species; the same Adriatic-to-Atlantic fish stew principle Spanish
—Portuguese layered fish stew — different fish species layered and cooked without stirring; the same no-stir, staged-species technique Portuguese
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Flavour Context
Saffron-golden broth fragrant with sea; each fish species gives a different layer of flavour; tomato provides sweetness and acidity; the broth is the prize — a Marchigian version of the great Mediterranean fish stew tradition
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