Meanings
plural water souchies · alternative water souchet
- 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
Synonyms & antonyms
Origin
- Dutchwaterzootje
- Englishwater souchy
From Dutch waterzootje (for more, see zootje).
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