How to flambé any dish

In many restaurants, food is often flambéed to impress diners; especially some types of crepes, strawberries, or even meats. Follow this step-by-step guide and discover how to flambé any dish and thus impress your guests.

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Paso 1
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To flambé a dish you need:
• The type of alcoholic beverage you choose; whiskey or cognac for savory dishes and brandy or rum for desserts.
• The ingredients of the dish you are going to prepare; in this case for Foster Bananas:
• 1 stick of butter
• ½ cup of brown sugar
• 4 bananas
• ¼ cup of rum.
Paso 2
2
Look for the recipe you want to make and follow the steps.
Paso 3
3
When it's time to flambé, pour the drink into a small container; never pour directly from the bottle, as it could catch fire and explode.
Paso 4
4
With great care, tilt your pan and try to ignite it with the stove flame, or if you prefer, you can use a lighter.
Paso 5
5
Do it quickly to prevent the alcohol from evaporating before you try to flambé your dish.
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