French Food: All the must-try delicacies from the country to relish

The French are known for their fashion, food and travel. The country is rich with cultural experiences and heritage with many recipes being passed down to multiple generations. With variations here and there, the dishes have paved their way into the modern world. Here is a list of must-try delicacies from France.

Must-try dishes from France

Oysters

Oysters are like the second most common food found at New Year’s and Christmas parties. The shellfish can be eaten warm. But real oyster lovers prefer eating it raw. One can eat oysters either plain or with a dash of lemon juice or vinegar or with a shallot sauce.

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Quiche Lorraine

The quiche Lorraine is typically a tart topped with a mixture of cream, milk, eggs, nutmeg and grilled bacon. These ingredients give a smoky flavour which is loved throughout France.

Tartiflette

Made from potatoes, bacon, onions and reblochon and Savoyard cheese, Tartiflette hails from the Savoy region. There is also a variation of this dish called croziflette where potatoes are switched with crozzets and small buckwheat pasta.

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Crème Brulee

Crème Brulee is one of the most loved French dishes, not only in the country but throughout the world. Once you crack through the caramel layer and dip the spoon into the creamy custard below it, there is no turning back. This is a must-try dish from French cuisine.

Foie Grass

The dish is rich in flavour, despite its mildly unappetizing appearance. The dish is a combination of fattened liver of a duck or a goose served with mousse, parfait, or pate. The dish is priced quite expensive but it definitely worth it.

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Bouillabaisse

Bouillabaisse is a well-seasoned soup typical of Marseille. The dish is made from various fish, shellfish, tomatoes and aromatics from the south of France, mustard and egg yolks. You combine it with potatoes and bread.  

Cheese Souffle

This is a classic dish but it very hard to make in regards to the techniques required to make it. The success and taste of the dish depend entirely on the cooking time and oven temperature. A few degrees high or low could turn the dish into a disaster. There are also varieties of delicious sweet versions, with lemon or chocolate.

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