Chartreuse
🇫🇷 A dish from France
A chartreuse is a French dish comprising vegetables such as cabbage, chicory or carrot that are wrapped tightly in a decorative layer of salad or vegetable leaves and cooked within a dome mould. Variations of the dish have been in existence since at least the eighteenth century.
What gives it away
| 🥘Main ingredients | cabbage, chicory, carrot, vegetable leaves, butter |
|---|---|
| 🔥Cooking method | layered in a dome mould and steamed or baked |
| 👅Flavour & style | delicate, buttery, refined, elegant presentation |
| 🕒When it’s eaten | formal dinner, classic haute cuisine |
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Frequently asked questions
Where does Chartreuse come from?
Chartreuse is a dish that originated in France.
What is Chartreuse?
A chartreuse is a French dish comprising vegetables such as cabbage, chicory or carrot that are wrapped tightly in a decorative layer of salad or vegetable leaves and cooked within a dome mould. Variations of the dish have been in existence since at least the eighteenth century.