What Is The Feast Of The Seven Fishes?
Some modern feasts involvemore thanseven seafood dishes, but they should never havelessthanseven.
Despite its roots in Southern Italy, the Feast of the Seven Fishes is an American celebration.
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Maybe less humble than the way it is celebrated in Italy.
Sort of as a call back to the homeland.
When Is The Feast Of The Seven Fishes?
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The Feast of the Seven Fishes takes place on Christmas Eve.
Dishes vary widely, but certain ingredients nearly always make an appearance on menus.
You gotta have smelt.
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It has to be on there, Pascarella says.
Baccala has to be a mainstay.
You have to do linguini or pasta with clams.
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And then everything else is kind of up in the air.
[Eel] is probably the most important to me, Tedesco says.
Theyre terrible and kind of disgusting fish.
You really have to work for it in several ways.
But the reward is so unctuous, delicious, and rewarding.
“I love the skin to meat ratio, he explains.
I usually keep it pretty light and let the fresh fish speak for itself.
What Is The Significance Of The Feast Of The Seven Fishes?
Generations later, the Feast of the Seven Fishes remains a cherished tradition that ties Italian-Americans to their history.
The chefs we spoke to agree that traditions like these are an important part of being human.
We understand each other better knowing why we do things and how their families celebrated in the past.
you’re able to see the pride and joy someone gets when sharing their culture with others.
