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30 June 2026

Flemish carbonnade: why gingerbread and dark beer transform this Northern stew into a mythic dish

Flemish carbonnade fascinates gourmets worldwide, but few know the secret of its unique flavor. This traditional stew from Northern France owes its incomparable character to two surprising ingredients: gingerbread and dark beer, which transform simple cubes of braised beef into a mythic dish.

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