matelote

[ mat-l-oht; French matuh-loht ]

noun

1. a highly seasoned fish stew made with white or red wine.

matelote

/ ˈmætəˌləʊt; matlɔt /

noun

1. fish served with a sauce of wine, onions, seasonings, and fish stock

Word History and Origins

Origin of matelote¹

1720–30; < French, derivative of matelot matelot

Word History and Origins

Origin of matelote¹

C18: from French, feminine of matelot sailor

Example Sentences

A matelote may be made of eels alone, but it is better with eels and one, two, or three other kinds of fish.

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A matelote may be made three or four days in advance, and then warmed in boiling water (bain-marie) just before serving it.

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The fish dressed this way may be served with matelote, matre dhtel, or Mazarine sauce.

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Stew the eels as above, dress them without a napkin, and pour a sauce matelote (No. 62) over them.

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For sauce, see Turbot la Mazarine, No. 207, or they may be served with a matelote sauce in change.

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