Description
Cooking procedure
Technical
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.
Science
Primary Reaction
Caramelization
Sensory Profile
Aroma ()
alcoholiccaramelizedtoastedfruitysharp
Taste
sweetbitter
Texture
lightetherealwarming
Wine Analogy
Similar to the bouquet of a fortified wine like Port
Coffee Analogy
Resembles the aromatic compounds in dark roast coffee
Perfume Analogy
Comparable to top notes in amber-based fragrances
Culinary Applications
Bananas FosterNew Orleans, USACaramelizes bananas while creating dramatic presentation
Steak DianeFranceEnhances sauce flavor through alcohol reduction
Cherries JubileeEnglandCreates flavor complexity while warming dessert
Dietary
VeganVegetarianGluten-Freealcohol
Molecular Pairing
Key Compounds Produced
AcetaldehydeDiacetylMelanoidinsFurfural5-Hydroxymethylfurfural