Flambeing

/flæmˈbeɪɪŋ/ verb

Definition

Present participle of flambee; the ongoing action of cooking food using the flambage technique with burning alcohol.

Etymology

Present participle formed from the verb 'flambee' with the standard '-ing' suffix. Derived from French 'flamber.'

Kelly Says

Flambeing requires skill and safety precautions—a study of restaurant injuries showed that tableside flambeing accidents were common enough that many establishments stopped the practice and moved it to the kitchen.

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