10 Main Dishes of French Cuisine

1. Duck confit.

Duck confit is a signature dish of the southwestern region of France. Duck meat is cooked for 2 hours at a temperature of 75-85 degrees.

2. Galet-Bretagne

Surprisingly, the galette has a more ancient history than pancakes. It was created in Breton, where it is very difficult to grow wheat and much easier to grow buckwheat. Later, a little sugar and flour were added to the buckwheat. The result is a very tasty galette, which can be tried in specialized cafes in France.

3. Choucroute-Alsace

Sauerkraut is a traditional dish of Alsatian cuisine, obtained by natural fermentation of cabbage. Choucroute is served as an accompaniment to meat and fish, as well as to beer and Alsatian white wine.

4. Foie Gras – France

Foie gras is perhaps the most popular French dish in the world. Foie gras is a cultural and gastronomic heritage of France.

5. Escargot or Burgundy snails-Bordeaux

Escargot is a traditional dish of Burgundy cuisine, and of all French gastronomy. Burgundy snails are a must-have dish for Christmas dinner and for every holiday.

6. Onion soup – France

French onion soup has been popular since the times of the Roman Empire. At that time, it was the food of the poor, because onions were very easy to grow.

7. Raclette-Savoy

The name raclette, a signature dish of France and Switzerland, refers to both the dish and the cheese. Traditionally, the dish can be described as processed cheese with potatoes, gherkins and pickled onions.

8. Beef bourguignon - Burgundy

This is beef stewed in red wine and meat broth. Also added are carrots, onions, garlic, spices, as well as mushrooms and bacon.

9. Smoked duck breast - southwest

This is generally very popular throughout France. Served with red wine.

10. Bouillabaisse-Provence

A traditional fish soup from Marseille.