Livornese Fish with Tomato and Chilli

This dish is a staple of Livorno and its other name, pesce alla mosaica, is another reference to Jews, the people of the Mosaic faith. It’s a classic dish for the Jewish New Year and Passover and uses whole red reef mullet which are plentiful on the rocky shores of northern Tuscany. These small fish, which are not the same as the paler red mud mullet, are delicious but full of bones. If you are someone who feels comfortable handling fish from head to tail and can source red reef m