Fondue bourguinonne facts for kids
Fondue bourguignonne is a fun and tasty way to eat meat! It's a type of fondue where you cook small pieces of meat yourself. You dip the meat into a pot of hot oil right at your table. After it's cooked, you dip the meat into different yummy sauces.
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What is Fondue Bourguignonne?
Fondue bourguignonne is a special meal where everyone cooks their own food. It's a bit like a mini-barbecue at your table! You get a special pot called a caquelon filled with hot oil. Then, using long forks, you dip small pieces of meat into the oil to cook them.
The Meat and Sauces
The most common meat used for this fondue is beef. However, some recipes also use other meats. These can include horse meat, duck, or even game meats. Once the meat is cooked, you dip it into various sauces. Many of these sauces are made with a base of mayonnaise. They add lots of flavor to your cooked meat!
Where Did This Dish Come From?
Fondue bourguignonne was first created in Lausanne, Switzerland. It was served for the very first time in 1948. This makes it a relatively new type of fondue compared to some others.
How to Enjoy Fondue Bourguignonne
Eating fondue bourguignonne is a social and interactive experience. It's perfect for sharing with family and friends. Everyone sits around the table and cooks their own meat. This makes dinner a fun activity rather than just a meal.
What You Need
To enjoy this fondue, you will need:
- A special fondue pot (caquelon)
- A heat source to keep the oil hot
- Long fondue forks
- Small pieces of raw meat
- Different kinds of dipping sauces
Cooking Your Meat
You simply pick up a piece of meat with your fondue fork. Then, you carefully lower it into the hot oil. The meat cooks quickly, usually in just a minute or two. Once it's cooked to your liking, you take it out. Let any extra oil drip off. Then, dip your cooked meat into your favorite sauce and enjoy!
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A caquelon, or pot, used for cooking. Usually the same pot can also be use for the variation of fondue with cheese.
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Pieces of meat are used.
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The meat it cooked in oil
