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Café de Paris Butter Steak — traditional dish from Geneva, Switzerland
Main course Meat

Food Flavour DNA

Nutritional Values

🔥950kcal
💪62gProtein
🌾4gCarbs
🥑75gFat
🌿1gFibre
⚖️400 gServing

* Per serving · 400 g. May vary.

Allergens

🥛 Dairy

Café de Paris Butter Steak

How to order / say it
Say it Entrecôte Café de Paris — [on-truh-COTE cah-FEY duh pah-REE]
Order I'd like the entrecôte Café de Paris, please.
Locally Je voudrais l'entrecôte Café de Paris, s'il vous plaît.
Say locally

A steak slathered in a rich butter sauce with herbs and spices.

Why try it?

This dish epitomizes the elegance and rich flavors of Genevan cuisine, showcasing the city's innovation in culinary sauces and love for meat dishes.

How it tastes

The steak is tender and juicy, topped with a creamy, aromatic butter sauce infused with herbs, spices, and an elusive mix of ingredients creating a unique umami taste.

Origin & History — first documented: 1930

The sauce was developed in the early 20th century at Café de Paris in Geneva, becoming famous for its distinctive blend of butter and more than 20 ingredients.

Recipe

Ingredients

  • 🥩 300 g Entrecôte steak
  • 🥛 100 g Butter
  • 🌿 3 tbsp Parsley
  • 🧂 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
  • 🐟 1 tsp Anchovy paste
  • 🧂 1 tsp Curry powder

Method

  1. 1 Cook the steak to desired doneness and set aside.
  2. 2 Melt butter and add a mix of spices, herbs, and mustard.
  3. 3 Stir in anchovy paste to the sauce.
  4. 4 Pour the sauce over the steak and serve immediately.

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