Canadian Cuisine
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Poutine

Poutine is a quintessential Canadian dish featuring crispy French fries topped with fresh cheese curds and smothered in rich brown gravy. It is beloved for its comforting, indulgent character and has become a cultural icon representing Quebecois and broader Canadian culinary identity.

3 ingredients
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Canadian70%
French30%

Ingredients

  • French fries
    4 cups
  • cheese curds
    1 cup
  • brown gravy
    1 cup

Method

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Poutine originated in rural Quebec in the late 1950s as a hearty, inexpensive comfort food, quickly gaining popularity throughout Canada and becoming a symbol of Quebecois cuisine.

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