The Olympics captivates the world. Beyond the sheer spectacle of sportsmanship, there lies another realm of celebration, the culinary journey. But this year’s Olympics 2024 menu will have a French chef including dal for a protein-rich menu.
French Chefs Will Include Dal For Olympics Menu
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Charles Guilloy, the executive chef for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, will be preparing dishes for both the Olympics and Paralympics. One of the 550 dishes that Chef Charles Guilloy will serve to the 15,000 athletes competing in the Paris Olympics is lentil dal. Every day, up to 40 tons of food will be chopped up and prepared to suit a wide variety of palates and cultural traditions.
The dal, prepared by Chef Guillo will be having garlic and onions and roasting curcuma, ginger, and a variety of spices—essential components of his daal, which is made with French green lentils rather than red lentils. Also, 25% of the ingredients will be locally sourced. Every day, roughly 40,000 meals will be given, with about 40 different dishes available. Nutritionists will also be on hand to assist athletes who lack the funds to hire their own.
The lentil dish will have coconut milk and tomato pulp and be served with a fat-free, protein-rich Icelandic dairy product seasoned with lime and coriander. There will also be gluten-free, lactose-free, halal and kosher food. This dish might be Indian but will be made using French lentils.
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What’s More?
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The menus are prepared and approved by Paris 2024 and the International Olympic Committee. Within the 52-hectare village, there are two main dining halls: one on the Ile St Denis and one at the Cite du Cinema, which has six restaurants. A bakery will also be opened, and athletes will be invited to workshops where they may make their baguettes. Beginning on July 10, sixteen days before the start of the Games, the service will run until September 12, four days following the conclusion of the Paralympic Games.
Leading a staff of 300 people, Guilloy is the chef executive at Sodexo Live!, the firm responsible for meal delivery around the clock at the athletes’ village located north of Paris. The team’s mission is to feed individuals from 206 different countries. Each dish tells a story, reflecting the passion and diversity of the Olympic community.
What do you think of this French rendition of Dal?
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