Enjoying Gourmet Food

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Enjoying Gourmet Food

Gourmet food is any type of food that's of high quality or has some form of rarity. Here we'll discuss what gourmet food is and some different types of gourmet food.

What is Gourmet Food

Interestingly, gourmet food doesn't really have an exact definition. Differing chefs and food lovers will have different ideas of what gourmet food is, but generally speaking it's any food that is prepared to a higher than average quality and/or is a rare dish. Gourmet food will usually be presented in a unique and desirable fashion, with how the food looks on the plate being just as important as how it tastes.

Examples of Gourmet Food

Here are some popular examples of gourmet food:

• Lemon Dill Salmon: Lemon is often used in gourmet seafood dishes. For this dish, seafood will be steamed using fish stock along with some wine and lemon juice. A lemon dill cream sauce will then be served along with the salmon, with the presentation being appealingly attractive.
• Sauerbraten: This is a popular German dish and centers around braised and marinated short-ribs. The marinade consists of wine, onion and vinegar and the meat will be allowed to marinate for a whole day so it can soak up the fullest flavor. The cooking liquid will be used as a sauce, with other ingredients, to increase the flavor and create a fascinating gourmet presentation.

These are just two examples of gourmet food, with a whole world of gourmet fine-dining being out there waiting to be discovered.