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Gâteau piment
Gâteaux piments
Despite the name it is not a cake: gâteaux piments are small balls of soaked, ground split peas with chilli, fried until crisp. They are eaten hot, as a snack at any hour.
Halal dining can be arranged at every hotel we recommend; tell us your preferences and we brief the chefs before you arrive.
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