Caldeirada
Layered fish and shellfish stew with potato and pepper.
About Caldeirada
A mix of fish and shellfish is layered with potato, onion, tomato and pepper and gently stewed so the flavours meld without breaking up. It is the Portuguese fisherman one-pot, much like a rustic bouillabaisse.
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