Poutine râpée is a traditional Acadian dish that in its most common form consists of a boiled potato dumpling with a pork filling; it is usually prepared with a mixture of grated and mashed potato.
 Poutines ready to be boiled | |
| Place of origin | Canada |
|---|---|
| Region or state | Acadia |
| Main ingredients | Potatoes (grated and mashed), pork |
Some versions of the dish call for the dumpling to be boiled on its own for several hours.[1]
Because of the time it takes to prepare poutine râpée, it is generally regarded as a special occasion meal, especially popular during the holidays. White or brown sugar, maple syrup or fruit preserves may accompany the dish.[2]
Etymology
editThe origin of the term poutine is unclear, but was probably originally borrowed from English "pudding".[3] Râpé, -e is French for "grated", referring to the grated potatoes which constitute the bulk of this dish.
See also
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References
editExternal links
edit- Acadian Heritage Portal (in French) – Video and historical facts on the Acadian Poutine râpée
