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Japanese, French and even Belgian — food is what binds us all together. Indians are now travelling all over the world and our contemporary palate is borrowed from international cuisines. Sushi, for instance, is now widely available in speciality restaurants across metros like Mumbai, Delhi and Bangalore. Seaweed sauce, Udon noodles and caviar sushi are easily found on fine dine menus. If you want to set up a classy date, there’s no better way to do it than with a bottle of French wine paired with the finest cheese from France. For dessert, try chocolate souffle, prepared the French way; so delicate that molten chocolate lava pours out as soon as your spoon breaks the upper crust. Belgium is another destination that will keep foodies thoroughly occupied. Waffles served fresh out of the oven and topped with rich cream, endless varieties of chocolate, mussels and salmon... Belgium is a true paradise for foodies. Happy munching!
SUSHI, OYSTERS AND SEAWEED
WHERE: Japan
Mention Japan and you will be instantly reminded of sushi. The popularity of the dish has grown manifold in the past few years and is now easily available in most countries, including India. Japanese cuisine, however, goes beyond just sushi. One of the most popular Japanese dishes is Udon Noodle Soup. Udon, simply put, is thick wheat flour noodles. Dunked in a bowl of soup, with various meats for company, it is a staple dish in Japan. Oysters and sea weed hold a special place in Japanese cuisine. You can savour seaweed in the form of a sauce, as garnish or even wrapped around sushi. In Japan, different types of seaweed are used to complement different dishes and foodies insist on the right variety for the perfect taste. Ask for a mixed sushi platter to try out several varieties at one go. The experimental sort will have a great time sampling eel, salmon, tuna and other fish sitting pretty on neatly bound lumps of sushi rice.
www.japantravelinfo.com
WINE, CHEESE AND CHOCOLATE SOUFFLE
WHERE: France
Wine and cheese on a table by the French Riviera — it couldn’t get better than this! A trip to France would definitely be deemed incomplete if you didn’t try out a few wine and cheese pairings. The choice of cheese here, they say, gives an insight into your personality. Order a mixed cheese platter and treat your taste buds to a bite of each before you make your final selection. Pressed, soft and blue cheeses; they can be washed down with a glass of French wine. Camembert, Brie de Meaux, Roquefort, Boursin, Epoisses, Chèvre and Tomme de Savoie are widely considered as the top
cheese varieties in France. Intimate get-togethers in France always conclude
with a cheese platter. Langres is a popular choice for beginners. Often described as a desert island cheese, its soft texture allows it to be spread over a crusty baguette too. The slightly adventurous can go for the Rebolochon. A mix of three breeds of milk, you can taste herbal notes and slightly bitter flavours as you take a bite. Cheese apart, on a cold wintry day, settle for Soupe à l’oignon, a traditional french soup that finely blends caramelised onions and beef stock. Sprinkle croutons and cheese on top for added flavour. A few other must-try dishes while in France are the ratatouille, flamiche and chocolate souffle. Ratatouille, a dish that became a household name thanks to a movie with the dish as the title, somehow did not find its way into Indian menu cards with similar ease. The French, however, love it with all their hearts and it’s difficult not to feel the same while here. A mix of onions, garlic, tomatoes, zucchini, carrots, eggplant and herbs, this concoction can be served as a side dish, as stuffing or the main dish. Flamiche is a pie that has a stuffing of cheese and veggies. Try them all when in France next. Bon appetit!
www.franceguide.com
WHERE: France
Wine and cheese on a table by the French Riviera — it couldn’t get better than this! A trip to France would definitely be deemed incomplete if you didn’t try out a few wine and cheese pairings. The choice of cheese here, they say, gives an insight into your personality. Order a mixed cheese platter and treat your taste buds to a bite of each before you make your final selection. Pressed, soft and blue cheeses; they can be washed down with a glass of French wine. Camembert, Brie de Meaux, Roquefort, Boursin, Epoisses, Chèvre and Tomme de Savoie are widely considered as the top
cheese varieties in France. Intimate get-togethers in France always conclude
with a cheese platter. Langres is a popular choice for beginners. Often described as a desert island cheese, its soft texture allows it to be spread over a crusty baguette too. The slightly adventurous can go for the Rebolochon. A mix of three breeds of milk, you can taste herbal notes and slightly bitter flavours as you take a bite. Cheese apart, on a cold wintry day, settle for Soupe à l’oignon, a traditional french soup that finely blends caramelised onions and beef stock. Sprinkle croutons and cheese on top for added flavour. A few other must-try dishes while in France are the ratatouille, flamiche and chocolate souffle. Ratatouille, a dish that became a household name thanks to a movie with the dish as the title, somehow did not find its way into Indian menu cards with similar ease. The French, however, love it with all their hearts and it’s difficult not to feel the same while here. A mix of onions, garlic, tomatoes, zucchini, carrots, eggplant and herbs, this concoction can be served as a side dish, as stuffing or the main dish. Flamiche is a pie that has a stuffing of cheese and veggies. Try them all when in France next. Bon appetit!
www.franceguide.com
Compiled by Sujata Reddy TR130912
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