Why Bouillabaisse deserves more attention

Bouillabaisse rarely gets the international recognition it deserves. The rich and refined complexity is genuine, not simple, and the technique involved in using thyme correctly takes real skill.

French cuisine is a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage. I encountered it first in a brasserie lunch and that context helped me understand it properly. Burgundy red wine is the natural accompaniment and the combination makes the case for the dish. If you haven't explored this cuisine seriously, Bouillabaisse is the dish to start with.