The Matelotes

Matelotes which are a type of fish stew are placed at the beginning of this Chapter because of the large number of fresh water fish which may be prepared in this manner, and because the method of preparation is the same for all of them.

It is only the cooking time which differs according to the species and nature of the fish. Thus it is possible in consequence to prepare a Matelote comprised of different fish, by starting to cook the firmly fleshed ones first and then adding at a predetermined time, the more delicate fish. In this way all the fish will be cooked correctly at the same time.