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Hello to all foodies! Today, I invite you to discover a dish that will make you melt with pleasure: Fondant au Choco, a specialty of northern Mediterranean cuisine that you can taste at Quantum Isoraka, a restaurant that combines tradition and modernity in Antananarivo, Madagascar.
Chocolate fondant, what is it?
Fondant au Choco is a chocolate cake with a melting texture, as its name suggests. It is often high in sugar, egg and chocolate, and contains little flour. It is cooked slowly in the oven to caramelize the ingredients and obtain a runny centre. It is a very gourmet dessert, which goes perfectly with custard or a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
Chocolate fondant, where does it come from?
Fondant au Choco originates from the Mediterranean basin, where chocolate arrived in the 16th century thanks to the Spanish conquistadors. It was adopted by the Maghreb countries, which brought their own touch by using clarified butter (or smen) and spices such as cinnamon or cardamom. The Choco Fondant has thus become a symbol of the friendliness and generosity of Muslim culture, which always respects the principle of halal for meats.
Chocolate Fondant, how to prepare it?
To prepare a Chocolate Fondant worthy of the name, you will need:
- 200 g of pastry chocolate
- 100g clarified butter
- 100 g caster sugar
- 4 tablespoons of flour
- 5 eggs
- A pinch of salt
- A teaspoon of cinnamon
- Half a teaspoon of cardamom
The recipe is very simple:
- Preheat the oven to 180°C (thermostat 6).
- Melt the chocolate and clarified butter in a bain-marie over low heat, or in the microwave on the “defrost” programme.
- Meanwhile, separate the yolks from the egg whites.
- Whip the egg whites until stiff with a pinch of salt.
- When the chocolate-butter mixture is well melted, accompany the egg yolks and whisk.
- Stir in the sugar, flour, cinnamon and cardamom, then add the egg whites without breaking them.
- Butter and flour a cake tin and pour the cake batter into it.
- Pendant Bake for 20 minutes.
- When the cake is cooked, let it cool before unmolding it.
There you go, your Chocolate Fondant is ready! You can sprinkle it with icing sugar or cocoa powder to decorate it.
Fondant au Choco, where to taste it?
If you don’t feel like cooking, or if you want to discover other Mediterranean flavors, I strongly advise you to go to Quantum Isoraka, one of the best restaurants to taste Fondant au Choco in Antananarivo.
The Quantum Isoraka is a unique place, which offers you a varied and refined cuisine, inspired by the culinary traditions of the Maghreb and India. Whether you are a fan of kebab, couscous, tajine or curry, you will find your happiness among the tasty and generous dishes of the chef. And to end on a high note, there’s nothing like a melting and gourmet chocolate fondant, accompanied by a scoop of vanilla ice cream or custard.
The Quantum Isoraka is also a friendly and warm place, where you can enjoy an unusual and exotic atmosphere. The decor is both modern and oriental, with bright colors and geometric patterns. The staff is attentive, always smiling and attentive to your needs. And if you want to prolong the evening, you can go to the lounge bar, where original cocktails and good sound await you.
Do not hesitate any longer, come and discover the Quantum Isoraka, one of the best restaurants to taste Fondant au Choco in Antananarivo. You will not regret it !
Telephone contact: 038 03 888 03 and 038 03 888 04
