Portuguese fish stew (Caldeirada de peixe)

Instructions

1- STEP 1 Heat a drizzle of oil in a large, deep-sided frying pan, and fry the onion and pepper on a medium heat until softened but not browned.

2- Finely chop the coriander stalks (keep the leaves for later), and add to the pan with the chilli and chopped garlic.

3- Fry for another few minutes.

4- Add the wine, saffron and bay leaf and let it simmer until reduced by half.

5- STEP 2 Add the potatoes, tomatoes, and 300ml water and bring to a gentle boil.

6- Break up the tomatoes with a spoon on the side of the pan and simmer for 20-25 minutes until the potatoes are just tender, and the tomatoes have broken down.

7- STEP 3 Season well, then gently push the fish into the sauce, and arrange the squid, prawns, clams and mussels on the surface.

8- Put the lid on and cook for 6-8 minutes until the mussel and clam shells have opened, the prawns are cooked and the fish is flaky.

9- Toast the bread, rub lightly with the halved garlic clove and drizzle with olive oil.

10- Serve the stew scatted with chopped coriander leaves, and the toasts for dunking.