Photo by Flickr user Ramon2002
Where to find it: Jack’s Place (6pcs for $10)
So we’ve confirmed that land snails are used to prepare escargot, but for some reason that fact doesn’t freak us out. Smothered with butter and garlic and considered as a rich source of nutrients, we’d down a dozen of these babies anytime, any day.
2. Foie gras
Photo by Antoinette
Where to find it: Antoinette ($16.50)
Known to French natives as soupe a l’oignon, French onion soup primarily consists of beef broth and caramelised onions and comes with cheese and croutons. Although onion soup was something the Romans consumed back in the day, the French were the ones who officially popularised the recipe of beef broth, onions and cheese.
4. Beef bourguignon
Photo by Flickr user jeffreyw
Where to find it: Au Chocolat ($26)
This classic French dish hails from the Burgundy region in France and is basically a beef braised stew prepared with red wine, pearl onions and mushrooms. Aside from the beef, the strong wine taste is the best and the most addictive thing about this creation!
5. Bouillabaisse
Photo by Samantha David
Where to find it: 21 on Rajah ($38.90)
Bouillabaisse is a traditional fish stew recipe and it has an interesting story behind it. Back then it was known as a poor man’s meal, as fishermen would – at the end of the day – throw whatever catch they didn’t really want (or parts of it) into the pot to make bouillabaisse. This explains why today this colorful concoction contains at least five different kinds of fish.
6. Coq au vin
Photo by Flickr user Food Thinkers
Where to find it: Bistro du Vin ($33)
Coq au vin is the chicken equivalent of the beef bourguignon; it’s a braised chicken stew and is also prepared with wine. Coq au vin also happens to be recognised as world famous chef Julia Child’s signature recipe.
7. Duck confit
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Where to find it: Au Petit Salut (part of a $36++ set lunch, add $12 for duck leg confit)
Duck confit highlights the best part of the duck – the tender, fuss-free, juicy leg. What makes duck confit so special is its almost ancient cooking technique which involves a special preservation process that consists of salt curing a piece of meat, before cooking it in its own fat.
8. Crepe
Photo by Entre-Nous Creperie
Where to find it: Entre-Nous Creperie (anywhere from $8+ to $20+)
Whether you like it sweet or savoury, the crepe is one of the best food inventions courtesy of the French. An iconic creation of the Brittany region, crepes are made with either wheat flour or buckwheat flour and they’re best consumed with a refreshing glass of cider.
9. Creme brulee
Photo by Bakerzin
Where to find it: Bakerzin ($10.90)
Creme brulee is one of those desserts that boast a mix of textures which play with your palate. On top you have a layer of glass-like caramel that's been created using a blow torch and beneath this tough surface you have a smooth, sweet, jelly-like custard base. Yum!
10. Souffle
Photo by Flickr user Benny's Chop House
Where to find it: Morton’s The Steakhouse ($37)
Ah, the souffle. One of the world’s trickiest desserts to bake, but once again, the French have mastered it. Made with egg yolks and beaten egg whites, this cake comes in all sorts of flavours and can be savoury or sweet. Although we must say, we do prefer the sweet variations (big hint: CHOCOLATE)!
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