noun
- A French fish stew made with freshwater fish, wine, and vegetables, traditionally prepared by sailors or in rustic settings.
Usage: culinary; French origin; plural form of matelote
Examples
- The restaurant served authentic matelotes as a house specialty.
- Traditional matelotes are made with pike, eel, or carp from local rivers.
- The chef prepared matelotes using white wine and pearl onions.
- Matelotes appear frequently in classic French cuisine cookbooks.