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Perch fillet

Perch fillet

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Discover this delicious Belgian stew, rich in flavor and texture, featuring salted pork, root vegetables, and fish.

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Recipe from Jeepmtl, JackPotte, Frappier and 10 other contributors (Wikibooks), adapted by Recette de cuisine ·

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Gibelotte is a traditional dish from the Hainaut region of Belgium. This recipe combines salty pork belly, apples, and fish, creating a comforting and delicious meal.

Ingredients and directions

  • Prep time30 min
  • Cook time2 hr 5 min
  • Total2 hr 35 min
  • DifficultyMedium
  • CostPricey
  • Cooking methodstove, oven
  • Estimated cost$52.65 $8.78 / serving Estimated price; varies by store. Converted from euros at the ECB rate of October 7, 2026.

Ingredients

6 people
  • $6.34
  • $0.59
  • $4.17
  • $32.78
  • $3.25
  • $0.33
  • $0.33
  • $1.32
  • $2.81
  • $0.57
  • $0.16

Prices from US supermarkets for 4 of 11 ingredients; Belgian prices for the rest.

Directions

  1. Rinse the salt pork under cold water and then fry it in a 10-liter (40-cup) pot.
  2. Add the onions and cook until they are translucent.
  3. Add the potatoes, carrots, broth, and spices, and cook for 10 to 12 minutes.
  4. Add the tomato paste, tomato soup, tomatoes, corn, beans, and peas. ≈ 3 min
  5. Simmer for 2 hours, and then add the fish fillets (some people prefer to place the fillets in a cheesecloth bag before adding them to the pot).
  6. Cook for 15 minutes.
  7. A dish featuring fried perch fillets, sliced Spanish onions, crusty bread, and a good wine. ≈ 2 min

The bill

Perch fillet

  • 1 pound (450g) of salted, diced, and sliced bacon$6.34
  • 4 Spanish onions, chopped$0.59
  • 6 cups (1.5 liters) of chicken broth$4.17
  • 6 cups (1.5 liters) of beef broth$32.78
  • 4 pounds (1.8 kg) of apples, peeled and diced$3.25
  • 1/2 cup (125 ml) of tomato paste$0.33
  • 1/2 cup (125 ml) of concentrated tomato soup$0.33
  • 2 cups (500 ml) of peeled, round tomatoes$1.32
  • 2 cups (500 ml) of whole corn kernels$2.81
  • 3 carrot slices$0.57
  • salt, pepper$0.16

Total$52.65

that's $8.78 per person

Estimated price; varies by store.

Equipment

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Ingredients

  • 1 pound (450g) of salted, diced, and sliced bacon
  • 4 Spanish onions, chopped
  • 6 cups (1.5 liters) of chicken broth
  • 6 cups (1.5 liters) of beef broth
  • 4 pounds (1.8 kg) of apples, peeled and diced
  • 1/2 cup (125 ml) of tomato paste
  • 1/2 cup (125 ml) of concentrated tomato soup
  • 2 cups (500 ml) of peeled, round tomatoes
  • 2 cups (500 ml) of whole corn kernels
  • 1 3/4 cups (435 ml) of yellow beans
  • 1 cup (250 ml) of green peas
  • 3 carrot slices
  • salt, pepper
  • bay leaf, thyme, parsley, basil, celery salt (to taste)
  • 3 pounds (1.2 kg) of perch or sea bass fillets

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