beef fondue
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Definition
Noun: A dish consisting of small cubes of beef that are cooked by diners at the table in a pot of hot oil or broth, and then typically dipped into a selection of sauces before eating. It is a communal and interactive dining experience.
Usage
"Beef fondue" is used as a singular, countable noun to refer to the specific meal or the concept of the dish. It describes both the food items and the social meal event. - We are having beef fondue for dinner tonight. - The key to a good beef fondue is using high-quality oil and tender cuts of meat.
Examples
- The restaurant's specialty is its beef fondue, served with six different dipping sauces.
- For our anniversary, we prepared a romantic beef fondue at home.
- Cooking the meat in the fondue pot is the most fun part of eating beef fondue.
Advanced Usage
- "to do/have a beef fondue": This phrasing emphasizes the activity or event of eating this dish.
- Let's do a beef fondue this weekend with the family.
Variants and Related Words
- Fondue (n): The broader category of dishes where food is dipped into a shared pot. This can include cheese fondue (melted cheese) or chocolate fondue (melted chocolate for dipping fruit).
- Fondue bourguignonne (n): Another name for beef fondue, originating from the Burgundy region of France, where meat is cooked in hot oil.
- Fondue chinoise (n): A variation where thin slices of meat are cooked in a pot of simmering broth instead of oil.
Synonyms
- Meat fondue: A more general term that could include other types of meat like chicken or lamb prepared in the same way.
- Fondue bourguignonne: The specific French term for this style of beef fondue.
Related Phrases
- Fondue set (n): The specialized cooking equipment used for preparing fondue, typically consisting of a pot, a stand with a heat source, and long forks.
- We received a beautiful stainless steel fondue set as a wedding gift.
- Dipping sauce (n): A sauce meant for dipping pieces of food. Essential for the beef fondue experience.
- Common dipping sauces for beef fondue include béarnaise, horseradish, and garlic aioli.
Noun
- cubes of beef cooked in hot oil and then dipped in various tasty sauces