What You Need to Know
Flambé is a cooking procedure in which alcohol is added to a hot pan to create a burst of flames. The word means "flamed" in French.
Steps
- 1.
Bananas Foster (New Orleans, USA): Caramelizes bananas while creating dramatic presentation
- 2.
Steak Diane (France): Enhances sauce flavor through alcohol reduction
- 3.
Cherries Jubilee (England): Creates flavor complexity while warming dessert
The Science
Primary Reaction
Caramelization