Brodetto has come a long way from its humble beginnings a fisherman's stew, writes John Irving. Today, variations on the traditional staple dot Italy's Adriatic coast.
This was one of the first dishes we had on the menu at Ester," says Mat Lindsay. "I suggest putting a mussel and a pickle on top of some freshly grilled bread or a potato chip and dipping it into aïoli - a DIY canapé."