What is acqua pazza?
Acqua pazza · Italian
Fish poached in crazy water: a light broth of tomatoes, garlic, olive oil, herbs and sometimes wine.
What it tastes like
Light, clean and brothy, with sweet tomato and garlic and flaky fish. Mop up the broth with bread.
Where you’ll see it
Southern Italian and coastal menus, usually with branzino, sea bream or cod.
Related words
- cioppino
- bouillabaisse
- frutti di mare