Catfish stew

Catfish Stew
Stew
Place of origin:
United States
Region or state:
Southern United States
Main ingredient(s):
Catfish, tomatoes, potatoes, and onions, Hot sauce or Tabasco sauce
Recipes at Wikibooks:
Catfish Stew
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Catfish Stew

Catfish stew is a dish commonly found in the Southern United States, particularly in South Carolina. It typically consists of catfish fillets (taken from the sides of the fish as the belly meat is considered to be of poor quality) which are heavily boiled so that they fall apart, and is then combined with crushed tomatoes, potatoes, and onions. Occasionally the tomatoes may be omitted for "white catfish stew", though this variety is somewhat uncommon. Hot sauce or Tabasco sauce is often added as well.