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Pommes Dauphines
Pommes dauphine (sometimes referred to as dauphine potatoes)''Larousse Gastronomique'' (2009), p. 355. Hamlyn are crisp potato puffs made by mixing mashed potatoes with savoury choux pastry, forming the mixture into quenelle shapes or balls, and then deep-frying them at . Pommes dauphine typically accompany red meats or chicken.Elizabeth David (1970), '' French Provincial Cooking'', p. 273. Penguin Books They are normally found in restaurants, although in France they can also be bought in most supermarkets. The home variety can be oven cooked to avoid the use of oil, but this is not authentic. Etymology The dish is named after the Dauphine, the title given to the wife of the Dauphin of France, Dauphin, or heir to the French throne. Comparison with similar side dishes Similar potato sides that can be used instead of pommes dauphine include pommes noisette, pommes duchesse, croquettes and pommes soufflées. Pommes dauphines are unique, however, in that they are made with choux pa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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