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diodebuddha t1_j1qxmsv wrote

Looks great. I think this variation is called confit byaldi?

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samg461a t1_j1rkhpo wrote

I just call this Pixar-style ratatouille lol

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harkening t1_j1th6mn wrote

Pixar consulted with Michelin Star chef Thomas Keller of The French Laundry in Napa for Ratatouille. He taught them how to set up a French kitchen; it's why all the pots are copper - Keller's kitchen is copper all over.

And it's his confit byaldi recipe that Remy makes as ratatouille.

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8bitbebop4 t1_j1usvp5 wrote

Why do they prefer copper?

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slawre89 t1_j1uv6t7 wrote

Heats up and cools down quickly. Great for sauces, candies, desserts, etc. Not great for high heat searing meats.

They are a staple in French cooking though. Mauviel is the famous maker

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TheConeIsReturned t1_j1r22ry wrote

It is, but it's honestly better than traditional ratatouille.

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TheCreeech t1_j1s8au6 wrote

It definitely is but boy is it a time consuming dish.

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TheConeIsReturned t1_j1rkgdg wrote

I don't know if you keep deleting your comments (or why), but I'll reply to what I was able to read.

Keller's Confit Byaldi resembles a tian because both ratatouille and tian are Provencale dishes. Confit Byaldi is not a tian, however, because it contains a piperade at the bottom (essentially a slurry/sauce of roasted bell peppers and shallots), which a tian does not have. There is also no cheese, which tians often contain.

It's okay to be mistaken. You don't have to dig in your heels defending a hill not worth dying for.

This is Thomas Keller's Confit Byaldi, not a tian. They look similar but are not the same. If OP says they made ratatouille, and it looks like this, they have made Confit Byaldi.

Bonus: read this and take note of the final paragraph

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[deleted] t1_j1rmlge wrote

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TheConeIsReturned t1_j1rn29o wrote

Okay, now you're just being needlessly fucking dense.

This literally is Thoams Keller's confit byaldi. Full stop. You are the one who has literally no idea what they're talking about, and you're objectively incorrect.

I'm willing to bet you've never even seen Ratatouille, so kindly go watch it and get off of reddit for a day.

Would you also argue that ocean water isn't salty?

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TheConeIsReturned t1_j1rf0ft wrote

>This is something else

The only ratatouille recipe that looks like this is Confit Byaldi.

What do you think it is?

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Warden4Lyfe t1_j1s1ffe wrote

Its pretty obviously tian

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TheConeIsReturned t1_j1sngqh wrote

OP said they made ratatouille, so they made Keller's version of it. This isn't up for debate. You are not correct.

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TheConeIsReturned t1_j1rh9gp wrote

Replying to your (deleted?) comment:

Confit Byaldi closely resembles a tian on purpose. Michel Guérard originally developed it, and it was then modified to its current (and most common) form by Thomas Keller, who served as the culinary consultant for the 2007 Pixar film Ratatouille. This version of the dish was made famous by that very film.

OP even said this was ratatouille, not a tian. That's context clue #1. OP most likely searched for recipes for ratatouille and found Confit Byaldi, which is what this is.

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SupaflyIRL t1_j1rdc0p wrote

Always one person who feels obligated to make this comment.

How about, shut up? This is the worst kind of comment in r/food.

“ACTUALLY this isn’t ________ it’s _______”

Bar none the worst most repetitive comments. Just don’t comment. Keep it to yourself.

Let people post a fucking grilled cheese or a paella or a fucking ratatouille in peace.

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more_beans_mrtaggart t1_j1rp5jb wrote

The thing is that you grow up eating a dish that’s extremely common to your country, then someone else in another country decides to use that dishes name for something completely different.

It’s like me posting up a sliced beef sandwich and saying “Check out my authentic American Burger”.

Then me telling you to stfu when you correct me.

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iTwango t1_j1rsvv7 wrote

If it becomes culturally known as that in another culture, it's just kinda unnecessary to correct it.

Like the fact that corn dogs are called "American Dogs" in Japan. This style of dish was popularised by the Disney movie in the US, and was called Ratatouille in the film. So that's what a lot of people call it. Names change.

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more_beans_mrtaggart t1_j1rurra wrote

I know why it happens. I’m saying in this case it’s a shame. It’s an iconic French dish.

And yes, America has a long history of misnaming things partially due to its historic insularity. Same for Japan. As the planet gets smaller, and cultures become more familiar and known, here’s hoping misnaming other countries stuff for the hell of it eventually comes to an end.

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iTwango t1_j1rvys0 wrote

I don't think there's a country anywhere that doesn't localise names of things, food included. I don't think having another name minimises its iconic comfort food French status. It just is another line item in the lore of making people nostalgic for and love it. That's what the movie was doing and what comfort food is - delicious nostalgia. I don't think it's problematic, but others disagree for sure. Have a good day, friend!

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YorkyBar t1_j1uqyx6 wrote

This is such an ignorant take. Something is traditional to a country or region for hundreds of years. It holds a special place in the heart of the people that live there. So, when someone is corrected to the proper name then they should respect that and start using it. Not say ‘well, I don’t want to call it that'.

It’s like you telling us your name is Dave, and me saying, nah, I’m gonna call you Potato instead.

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OptimusPhillip t1_j1ry7jj wrote

The person didn't say this wasn't ratatouille, just that it was a specific variation.

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SupaflyIRL t1_j1rdzwn wrote

It’s not being scared of information it’s backlash to a shitty meme reply that people are addicted to making to a WIDE VARIETY of foods.

Stop making the meme reply because it has to be made in every post. It is a shared mental illness that people have to constantly “say the thing”.

Imagine thinking you’re providing a helpful service with “well actually” comments that no one likes or wants to read for the thousandth time.

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BrokenHero408 t1_j1te5c7 wrote

Seems like the community disagrees. Guess they do want to see the comment.

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