Bouillabaisse seafood soup is the most famous dish that you can taste in restaurants in Marseille. At least three varieties of fish are used for this soup. Every chef has his own special way of cooking this popular dish. Soup with sea eel, mullet, hake, sea devil, and other common types of fish is cooked in local restaurants. You can taste more original versions of it with crabs and mussels in high-end restaurants in Marseille. In addition to seafood, potatoes and other vegetables are added to the soup, as well as many different seasonings.
Fish fans can also taste various types of fried and stewed fish. It is served with a traditional Aioli sauce. It is also a well-known gastronomic specialty of the region. It is cooked on the basis of lemon juice, olive oil, eggs, and garlic. This sauce is served not only for fish dishes but also for boiled vegetables.
Anchoïade sauce is also a popular addition to vegetable dishes. It is more like a thick pâté. It is made from anchovies, olives, olive oil, and garlic. The taste of this sauce is very spicy. Interesting meat dishes are also present in the menu of restaurants in Marseille. A hearty dish "Pieds paquets" is cooked from a pork leg. Various types of sausages and ham are an important part of regional gastronomy. They are served as slicing in all city restaurants.
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