Have you ever tasted the Bruant Ortolan? A dish today prohibited in France, and yet cult in the past. We tell you the story of this exceptional dish.
France is a country of gastronomy, Where we like to meet around a large table, with friends or family members, to taste a delicious meal, drink a good wine, redo the world and dream about the future.
Our country also houses a large number of traditions and culinary customs that still persist today. But some are on the hot seat! When others have simply prohibited.
We think for example of bruant ortolan. It is possible that the name of this dish does not tell you much. Indeed, it is now prohibited from service, and no more restaurants can display it on its menu. But for what reason? We tell you the story of the Bruant Ortolan, a French recipe that divides.
The Bruant Ortolan, a tiny bird
It does not weigh more than 20 grams, and yet, It attracts a number of lusts. The Bruant Ortolan is a bird that belongs to the family of the Emberizidae. He is really very small and benefits from a beautiful dress in colors that extend from yellow to brown.
Since 2016, this bird has been considered A species in danger. And if human industrial activity and climate change have something to do with it, they are not the only responsible.
The recipe of the Ortolan bruant is debated
Eating the Ortolan Bruant at the table was not not given to everyone in the past. This preparation was indeed largely prepared in the highest strata of society, rich, hunters and merciless.
Few people belonging to the popular class do not know the traditions that revolve around this recipe. Indeed, if the Bruant Ortolan is now prohibited in France, it is quite simply Because of the cruelty of this recipe.
Indeed, many Ortolans bruants were in the past raised by humans. We placed it in a cage, without air or light, We were winning it for three weeks with white millet then, We drowned in the Armargnac Before roasting it.
It was then customary to eat this dish the head covered with a white towel, Without looking at the other guests. But above all, Eating the bird completely, Skin, bone, body and head, of a single bite.
A practice today aberrant, which arouses indignation And which rests the question of a more current debate than ever: Can we really have animals as we see fitin favor of gastronomy?
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