What does flambé mean on a menu?
Flambé · French
Splashed with liquor and set alight so the alcohol burns off in a burst of flame, often right at the table.
What it does to the food
A light caramelized, boozy warmth without the harsh alcohol, usually from brandy, rum or orange liqueur.
Where you’ll see it
Bananas Foster, crêpes Suzette, cherries jubilee and steak Diane, mostly at classic and old-school restaurants.
Related words
- brûléed
- bananas foster
- crêpes suzette