The French national cuisine is distinguished by its diversity and bold combination of flavors. Every dish is served with a sauce, of which the French have invented a great many.
The traditional cuisine of France is based on simple products from which complex dishes are created. Shrimp and lobster, a variety of fish, many meat dishes, vegetables. And, of course, magnificent French cheeses, from the famous Roquefort and Camembert to the goat cheeses of the Languedoc villages.
It's impossible not to mention such famous French dishes as frog legs and snails. It is impossible to imagine the original cuisine of the country without them. And of course, the main drink of France was and is wine. Or rather, wine, in all its multicolored palette.
National dishes of French cuisine
Croissant. It was from France came to us this crispy pastry with a variety of fillings. У the French have coffee and croissant as a traditional breakfast.
Frog's legs. This original French delicacy not everyone dares to try, and and for good reason. Frogs' legs are delicious and reminiscent of chicken.
Snails in garlic sauce. Another unique recipe from French cuisine that is is definitely worth trying.
Cock-a-wine. Chicken or rooster in red wine. One of the complex French recipes, all that only a professional chef can understand.
Foie gras. Pâté made from goose liver. Prepare it is difficult, and the raw materials are not easy, using only the liver using only the livers of specially bred geese fed on a special diet.
Ratatouille. A vegetable dish of stewed peppers, zucchini and eggplant. Ratatouille recipes can vary from region to region.
Fondue. A cheesy or chocolate dish prepared by melting in a special kakelon heat-resistant cookware over an open fire.
Truffles. A delicacy. a type of mushroom that grows in the ground. A true aristocrat's specialty.
Onion soup. on a clear broth with onions, cheese and croutons, is both simple and gourmet.
Creme brûlée. A delicate cream whose true flavor you can only discover in France.
Crepes. crispy thin pancakes originating from brittany. served with or without toppings.
Profiteroles with custard. Traditional French cakes made of delicate pastry.
