fish broth

Liquid from fins

Fish broth is a flavorful liquid made by simmering fish bones, heads, and trimmings in water, often with aromatics like onion, celery, and herbs.

It serves as a base for soups, sauces, and seafood dishes: The recipe calls for two cups of fish broth.

Also called fish stock, though broth sometimes implies a lighter, more finished product.

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bonito · kombu · fumet · seafood · clams · mussels · steaming · savory · chowder · miso soup · ramen · pho · noodles · aromatic · ginger · seaweed · shellfish · poaching

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Opposites
protein source

fish brothbeef broth

Simmered meat extract

beef stock · pork broth · chicken stock · bone broth · veal stock

animal vs. plant origin

fish brothvegetable stock

Savory plant-based cooking liquid

mushroom broth · miso broth · tomato broth

Family

fish, broth, fishes, fished, fishing, fisher, fishery, fisherman, fishy

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Top 200,000
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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G