noun
- A fish stew made with red wine, typically containing freshwater fish such as eel, pike, or perch, and garnished with small onions, mushrooms, and croutons.
Usage: French culinary term; Also spelled matelotte
Examples
- The chef prepared a traditional matelote using fresh eel and a full-bodied Burgundy wine.
- Matelote is a classic French dish that appears on many bistro menus.
- The restaurant's matelote featured pike and was garnished with pearl onions and mushrooms.
- She ordered the matelote as her main course and found it rich and flavorful.