Located in southern France, Aix-en-Provence offers miles of Mediterranean coastline, abundant sunshine, and mouthwatering cuisine. If you are planning a holiday to Aix-en-Provence, there are some top Provençal dishes you will want to learn before you head home. At Cooking Classes in Provence, we have included to the top 5 requested Provençal dishes our clients request:
Aioli
Aioli is a garlic mayonnaise and is a central dish, often used for dipping shellfish, vegetables, or potatoes. This dish is a tradition in homes and restaurants on a Friday. It makes the perfect Provençal starter that you can serve before you wow your friends with your main course.
Bouillabaisse
This is an authentic regional dish and the signature dish in Marseilles. It is packed with at least four types of fresh fish, cooked in rock fish stock, and combined with onions, tomatoes, garlic, herbs, and saffron. The locals love the ceremonial servicing that includes serving the broth first, then the fish, followed by croutons, sauce, and garnish. Learning how to make Bouillabaisse at an Aix-en-Provence cooking class, provides you with the history, recipe, process, and what ingredients to use, so you can recreate it at home and impress your friends and family.
Daube
Daube, traditionally a poor man’s stew, is a Provençal beef stew that remains a firm favourite, especially during the winter months. You learn how to braise the beef slowly in local red wine, combining it with fresh, seasonal vegetables, garlic and herbs. It is usually served with gnocchi or polenta.
Ratatouille
This is probably one of the most famous culinary exports. This vegetable casserole is a mix of onions, tomatoes, aubergines, courgettes, peppers, garlic and herbs. It is often serviced with a piece of bread, used to mop up the juices. It can also be used as a garnish for steak and cutlets.
Nougat
No meal is complete without a bit of chewy sweetness at the end and this is where Provençal nougat shines. It is wonderful, chewy white nougat, made with honey, roasted almonds, and egg whites. It was originally a traditional Christmas treat, but today it is enjoyed throughout the year and the perfect ending to your Aix-en-Provence cooking class.
Conclusion
Provence is rich in history, culture, and traditions that shines through in their authentic cuisine, which is why food lovers are attracted to our Aix-en-Provence cooking classes. These private chef cooking classes provide you with the techniques and knowledge to recreate your favourite Provençal dishes when you return home, taking a touch of history and culture from Aix-en-Provence with you. Are you planning a trip to Aix-en-Provence? Contact Cooking Classes in Provence today to book your class and enjoy learning the top Provençal dishes that will make your mouth water.
