A FOOD TRADITION
Norman Cuisine
Norman cuisine comes from Normandy’s coastal and inland landscapes, combining dairy farming, orchards, maritime fishing and market gardening. Butter, cream, apples, cider, pears, shellfish, mussels, fish, poultry and pork are central ingredients. Typical techniques include butter-based sautéing, cream sauces, cider braising, baking and the preparation of substantial seafood stews. Examples include moules à la crème, poulet vallée d’Auge and teurgoule, a slow-baked rice pudding associated with Normandy. Although some ingredients and dishes are shared with neighboring northern French regions, the combination of dairy, orchard produce and coastal cooking gives Norman cuisine a durable and recognizable identity.
Dishes linked to this cuisine
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Lapin au Cidre Normand
Norman rabbit braised gently in apple cider and commonly finished with cream.
Marmite Dieppoise
A rich Dieppe fish stew combining fish, molluscs and crustaceans with Normandy butter and cream.
Moules à la Normande
Normandy mussels cooked and served in a rich sauce of cream, butter and egg yolk.
Poulet Vallée d'Auge
A Pays d'Auge chicken dish braised with cider and finished with Normandy cream, often with apples.
Tripes à la Mode de Caen
A Normandy tripe stew from Caen, cooked slowly with vegetables, cider and local apple brandy.
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