acugghiu

/ah-koo-GHEE-oo/
[Italian]

A name in Sardinia for the garfish, a striking, beaked, marine fish up to 60 cm (2 ft) long, with a backbone which turns bright green on cooking and a delicious flavour, found on most European coasts. They are generally either fried or stewed with tomatoes, onions and oregano.

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