How to pronounce Baeckeoffe

In the International Phonetic Alphabet it is /bɛkəɔfə/. In plain English letters that is BECK-uh-off-uh, with the stress on the syllable in capitals. There is no recording by a native speaker yet, so use the spelling and the IPA.

What is Baeckeoffe?

Baeckeoffe is a main dish of France. Where it comes from: Alsace. People usually eat it at lunch or dinner and on festive days. Its main ingredients are lamb, beef, pork and potato. It tastes savory and rich.

Where Baeckeoffe comes from

Baeckeoffe is one of 73 signature dishes of France on this map. See all dishes from Grand Est.

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