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Flambé

Technique

Also known as: Flame

To pour a spirit or fortified wine over food in a pan and ignite it, burning off the alcohol while leaving the flavour behind. Tilt the pan away from you and use a long match or lighter, and ensure your extractor fan is switched off.

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