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flambeing

[/flæmˈbeɪɪŋ/]
verb (gerund/present participle)
flambar
1. The culinary technique of pouring flammable liquid (usually alcohol) over food and igniting it to create flames, typically for flavor and theatrical effect
The chef is flambeing the dessert at the table for the guests.
O chef está flambando a sobremesa na mesa para os convidados.
2. Cooking food using controlled flames from ignited alcohol
Flambeing the crêpes with Grand Marnier adds a rich orange flavor.
Flambar as crepes com Grand Marnier adiciona um rico sabor de laranja.
Synonyms
flamingigniting

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
flambar
Most common term used in Brazilian Portuguese culinary contexts
Portugal
flambar
Standard term used in Portuguese cuisine, borrowed from French flambé
Culinary Portuguese
técnica de flambagem
More formal or technical reference to the flambéing technique

Related Idioms & Phrases

flambe dessert - sobremesa flambada
tableside flambeing - flambar à beira da mesa
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