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From “The Art of Simple Food,” by Alice Waters. Makes 1 quart.
Ingredients
1 1/2-2 pounds fish bones and heads (gills removed) from white-fleshed fish only
1 1/2 cups dry white wine
8 cups water
Salt
1 carrot, peeled and sliced
1 medium onion, peeled and sliced
1 small celery stalk, sliced, leaves removed
1/4 teaspoon black peppercorns
Parsley stems
Directions
Rinse fish in cool water. Put in a large heavy pot. Add wine, water and pinch salt. Bring to a boil and turn down immediately to a simmer. Skim any foam that rises to the surface.
Add remaining ingredients and cook, barely simmering, for 45 minutes. Strain, discarding the solids.



