Tourists interested in traditional food of Dijon should definitely order one of the main local delicacies, snails, in one of the local restaurants. As a rule, snails are cooked in butter with garlic and greens in Dijon. That way, the snails become incredibly tender and have an absolutely unforgettable taste. Quite an interesting fact – local chefs cook snails without shells. They accurately take the snails out of their shells before cooking. When the meat is ready, it is put back to the shells, and then the snails are baked in an oven until they are ready. Such an unusual cooking method makes the dish not only very delicious but also eye-catching.
Tourists interested in more traditional food should try such local delicacy as Burgundy beef. For this dish, the meat is stewed with red wine. The nourishing meat dish is always present on festive tables during national holidays. Every housekeeper in Dijon, as well as every restaurant in the city, has their own way to cook this popular meat dish. Besides beef, the stew contains potato, onion, carrot, and garlic. The list of ingredients can vary significantly.
Peacock stewed in red wine is a no less interesting meat dish. According to Dijon residents, amazing Burgundy wine is the main secret of the inimitable taste of this local specialty. The wine adds a special taste and fragrance to the dish. As a rule, local chefs use Chambertin wine for this delicacy. Sweet tooths will find many interesting desserts at local restaurants. Besides that, they are recommended to take a look at candies sold in local grocery shops. These shops offer attractive boxes with the traditional anise candies that look like small white dragee. These candies have a long history as they were produced in Burgundy for the first time several centuries ago. Nowadays, the candies are very popular across France.
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