英语口语畅谈世界文化之法国28:French Food法国美食

英语口语畅谈世界文化

之法国:28 French Food  法国美食

J: Jane     M: Michelle
J: 简         M:米歇尔

J: I'm starting a new course, French cuisine. do you think you could help me?
J：我正开始学一门新课程，法式烹饪，你可以帮我一下吗？   

M: Of course! I'm French, so I know all about French cooking.
M：当然可以，我是法国人，所以所有的法式做法我都知道。 

J:  I want to start with the basics. What is a bearnaise sauce?
J：我想从最基本的学起。蛋黄酱是什么？

M: Well, it's a butter based sauce with added egg yolk with the distinct flavoring of tarragon, shallots, and chervil.
M：哦，那主要是一种黄油酱，外加蛋黄以及风味独特的龙蒿、大葱和山萝卜做成。

J: So, it comes from the mayonnaise family, right?
J：那么，这也是一种蛋黄酱了？

M: Yes, just like Hollandaise sauce.
M：是的，就跟荷兰辣酱油一样。

J: Every time I try to make it, it ends up lumpy. I never know why, what am I doing wrong?
J：每次我试着做蛋黄酱时，最后总是结成块状。我一直不明白为什么，我哪里做错了呢？

M: It's a difficult sauce to perfect because it requires special attention to avoid separation and curdling. When prepared properly, it is a smooth, creamy sauce.
M：要想做好确实不容易，需要特别注意避免分馏和凝结。准备得好，蛋黄酱就会柔滑、呈乳脂状。

J: So what can I do to stop it from going lumpy?
J：那怎样才能防止它凝块呢？

M: If you follow the usual recipe, egg, butter, white wine vinegar, tarragon, shallots, and chervil, you shouldn't go wrong.
M：如果你用平常的配料，鸡蛋、黄油、白酒醋、龙蒿、大葱和山萝卜，应该不会有问题。

J: And should I whisk it constantly?
J：邱我是不是应该不停地搅拌呢？

M: Yes, that's why you get your problem with lumps.
M: 是的，我想这可能就是你凝块的原因吧。

J: OK. So I must keep whisking. What was your favourite dish as a child?
J：好的，那我必须不停搅拌r。你小时候最喜欢吃什么菜？

M: My favourite dish was always "moules a la mariniere". With bread, of course! Made with mussels, shallots, garlic, white wine and cream.
M：我最喜欢吃的一直都是“葡萄酒炖贝类汤”，当然得外加面包。这是由贻贝、葱、蒜、白葡萄酒和奶油做成的。

J:I guess that's beautiful with a big crusty bread loaf! On a cold night, sitting around the fire.
J：在寒冷的夜晚，坐在炉火边，再配上一大条法式长棍面包，我想那真是妙不可言！

M: Yes. It's perfect. But I do enjoy many ever try a "croque monsieur" ?
M:是的，简直是完美极J，。不过许多其它有名的法国食物我也很喜欢，比如，你吃过 “火腿干酪夹心面包片”吗？

J: No, I don't think I have. It's a kind of sandwich, right?
J：没有，好像没吃过。那是一种三明治，对吗？

M: Not just any sandwich. It's the most amazing roasted cheese and ham sandwich in the world!
M:不单单是i阴治，它称得上是世界上最美味的火腿干酪三明治。

J: Really? Why is it so great. I mean a sandwich is just a sandwich? It's nothing special. Why is French food so highly acclaimed throughout the world?
J：真的吗？为什么这么有名？我是说i明治就是三明治，没什么特别的啊。法国菜为什么还会在全世界享有盛名？

M: I think it's because French chefs slave away, (or many years to perfect the best dish. That's why their food is excellent. And because the menu are written in French, it sounds delicious too!
M：我想是因为法国厨师们不辞辛苦，多年来不停地完善菜肴，所以才会有这么棒。而且他们的菜单是用法语写的，念起来感觉更好吃。

J: OK, so tonight you are taking me to a French restaurant. I want to try everything!
J：那好，今晚你就带我去法国餐厅吧，我什么都想尝尝。

【单词词组讲解】
It requires special attention to…  需要特别注意……
be highly acclaimed享有盛名
It's nothing special  没什么特别。
slave away不辞辛苦

【背景介绍】
法国菜是世界上最高级的菜，已为众所公认。它的口感之细腻、酱料之美味、餐具摆设之华美，简直可称之为一种艺术。 法国的烹饪技术一向著称于世界。法国菜不仅美味可口，而且菜肴的种类很多，烹调方法也有独到之处。