An amuse-bouche is a "tasting" before the meal. It isn't an appetizer, but more specifically it is a single bite. It's sort of a preview of the chef's style and used to excite the taste buds. Literally translated it means "mouth-amuser/pleaser."
Its pronounced "uh-MYUZ-boosh"...I think
Amuse-bouche; [ah-mewz-BOOSH] is the French derivative for "appetizer," Usually sent out by the Chef, to tantalize the palate before the meal unfolds...A one/two bite appetizer, a freebie!
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January 15, 2010
An amuse-bouche is a "tasting" before the meal. It isn't an appetizer, but more specifically it is a single bite. It's sort of a preview of the chef's style and used to excite the taste buds. Literally translated it means "mouth-amuser/pleaser."
Its pronounced "uh-MYUZ-boosh"...I think
January 17, 2010
Tiny bite size canapes and this is common in France before a meal.
January 21, 2010
Amuse-bouche; [ah-mewz-BOOSH] is the French derivative for "appetizer," Usually sent out by the Chef, to tantalize the palate before the meal unfolds...A one/two bite appetizer, a freebie!
February 4, 2010
Wow, thanks for your answers! This is really helpful!