By Hillary
Poutine (poo-teen to anglophones, puh-tsin to francophones) originated in Quebec but has become Canada's best-known comfort food. It consists of thick-cut fries topped with fresh cheese curds and hot gravy.
The cheese is key. Simply grating cheese on fries and adding gravy does not make poutine. Cheese curds must be used and they should be fresh and soft enough to start to melt under the hot gravy.
There are many places to eat poutine in Vancouver but the best poutine is found at Fritz (don't even try to tell me that La Belle Patate makes better poutine or I will fight you. I am married to a Québécois. We are passionate about our poutine.)
No trip to Canada is complete without sampling our national dish.
(Photo from fritzeuropeanfryhouse.com)
oh this looks sooooooo good! The last time I was in Canada was for my 19th birthday (self explanatory, right?) and I was more interested in the liquid offerings. I would so make the trip for this!
Posted by: ariel | July 12, 2012 at 06:38 PM
I spent my teen years in Alberta, and though that was ten years ago, Poutine is still my go-to comfort dish. It isn't the same when I make it at home, but close enough to stir up some comfort feelings! Especially when splashed with a little vinegar...lord, I may have to make some tonight.
Posted by: rebecca | July 16, 2012 at 09:08 AM