Fish
Anguilla alla Bisentina
Lazio, Italy
In Lazio, Anguilla alla Bisentina is eel braised with tomato, garlic, herbs, and aromatic vegetables.
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What it is
A closer look at Anguilla alla Bisentina.
In Lazio, Anguilla alla Bisentina is eel braised with tomato, garlic, herbs, and aromatic vegetables.
What to look for
Know it when you find it.
Look for Anguilla alla Bisentina at a traditional restaurant, market, or producer in Isola Bisentina; check the defining ingredient, texture, cooking finish, and serving temperature.
Where it belongs
Origins and
traditions.
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Lazio, Italy
Region-specific tradition
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