Galette Comtoise sweet pie is a no less interesting historic dish, the recipe of which was invented in the 14th century. Local restaurants cook this pie in accordance with a classic ancient recipe. The dough for this pie traditionally contains a lot of butter. The serving method can be, however, quite different. Sometimes it is decorated with cream or it can be sprinkled with sugar powder or grated chocolate.
Many national cuisine restaurants in Besancon offer interesting dishes with the game and poultry. Poulet à la Comtoise stewed chicken is a great example of an authentic local dish. During the cooking process, Comte cheese is added to the meat. The cheese is an important national specialty itself. White wine is one more mandatory ingredient that adds a special aroma to the meat. The ready chicken is incredibly tender and juicy, and the sauce used in the dish is a true masterpiece of the gastronomic art.
In addition to nutritious meat dishes, national cuisine restaurants of Besancon offer many interesting salads, such as Salade Comtoise. It is quite simple to cook this salad at home. Comte cheese is the main ingredient of this wonderful salad. Slice cheese and ass pieces of smoked ham or bacon, fresh lettuce, crispy bread, red cabbage, and tomatoes. Walnuts are a traditional decoration of the ready dish. This ever-popular salad has many variations.
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