water souchy

noun

A dish consisting of small fish stewed and served in a small amount of water.

Meanings

nounwater souchy (countable and uncountable, plural water souchies)

plural water souchies · alternative water souchet

  1. countabledateduncountableA dish consisting of small fish stewed and served in a small amount of water.

    Water Souchy. Eels, whitings, soles, flounders, and mackerel are generally used. Stew it in clear fish stock, until done, eight minutes will be enough; add cayenne, catsup, an anchovy, and any other flavouring ingredient; let it boil up, skim, and serve hot altogether in a tureen.

    1851, Anne Cobbett, The English Housekeeper, Chapter 13

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Origin

  1. Dutchwaterzootje
  2. Englishwater souchy

From Dutch waterzootje (for more, see zootje).

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