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Ficelle picarde or Picardy string is a traditional dish from the French region of Picardy, a simple and easy entrée that can be found on the menus of numerous restaurants across northern France. The dish consists of a savory pancake that is filled with ham, cheese, and mushrooms.
The pancake is often topped with grated cheese, and it is sometimes baked in the oven. Although it is a representative of the Picardy region, it was actually invented in the city of Amiens in the 1950s, when it was served to notable locals attending the Hotoie Exhibition.
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This classic street food item hails from French Brittany, more precisely from the department of Ille-et-Vilaine. Usually sold at food trucks, galette saucisse consists of a cold buckwheat crêpe that is wrapped around a warm grilled pork sausage.
The combination can be complemented by mustard, but other options may also include mayonnaise or ketchup, cheese, or other garnishes. The dish is believed to have originated as early as the 15th century, and it is said that the first versions were prepared with pork offal.
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Crêpes farcies is a traditional dish consisting of stuffed pancakes. The pancakes are usually made with a whisked combination of flour, salt, olive oil, milk, and eggs. Once cooked, the pancakes are typically stuffed with ingredients such as spinach, turkey or chicken, mushrooms, and grated parmesan cheese.
Other ingredients can also be used for the stuffing, such as ground meat, ham, prosciutto, tomato sauce, garlic, and even seafood or legumes. Once stuffed, the pancakes are broiled until golden, and the dish is then ready to be served.
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