"Poutine" a history..

[dr wogz]

https://montreal.ctvnews.ca/author-...d-varieties-of-quebec-s-iconic-dish-1.5401575
I just came across this in my morning news read.

Curious how far "Poutine" goes. I know some of you know what it is.. (and I wonder if it's made 'properly'.) I assume most of the US (especially NE New England) know about it, and I would expect a few Europeans would too (but I seriously any proper Parisiennes would 'admit' to liking it!)

Being a Montrealer, this is a staple for us. it's a part of our culture & cuisine.. One place I know of, will serve a poutine with a fully dressed hot dog (a 'steamie') buried in the middle..

if you've had it, you know. if you've had a proper one, you definitely know (and know about "squeaky cheese"!). If you haven't, you owe yourself to try one..

Have you?


I know Adam Savage* is a big fan of a higher end poutine (one with Pate Fois Gras). MythBusters were in town one year for a spot in our annual 'Just for laughs' festival. And Adam admitted to having a new food delight: the above mentioned poutine.


one of the higher end eateries catering to a variety of Poutines..
(scroll down to "poutine")
https://fritealors.com/en/menu/


the history in detail..
http://www.thecanadianencyclopedia....dEED_bx-A8d4okaCwXN-VDS9JRimILXcaAuhuEALw_wcB

 

[DigBaddy]

Thanks for some reading material! Poutine is one of my most favorite foods! Plus, in WI, we actually know what fresh cheese curds are, so I'm really surprised it hasn't become more popular here...

 

[Sooner Boomer]

I love fries (I buy frozen, then thaw in microwave, cook in oven). They're OK with gravy (white, not brown). They're really good with cheese and chili.

On a similar subject, I also like latkas (shreaded potatoes, finely diced onions, scrambled eggs - mixed together and cooked slowly so that eggs are done just as potatoes are cooked through). They are typically eaten with a dollop of sour cream or some apple sauce on the side. Again, they're best with chili and cheese. NOT Kosher!

 

[BEC]

Thanks for some reading material! Poutine is one of my most favorite foods! Plus, in WI, we actually know what fresh cheese curds are, so I'm really surprised it hasn't become more popular here...

The Tillamook cheese factory tour (Tillamook, Oregon) ends up with sampling squeaky cheese, and having some available to buy in the obligatory tour gift shop. Oh....now I want some....!

Added: and now, after reading that article....I want to try poutine.

 

[Cape Byron]

Okay, I'll try it. Hey, I've eaten street food on three continents, so I'm up for anything.

Aussies, here's how to make cheese curd at home (El metrico...) Just add McCain Superfries and Gravox...

https://www.greenlivingaustralia.com.au/cheese-making/free-recipes/poutine-cheese-curds/

 

[dr wogz]

Its best with thick cut fries (healthier too.. if that's your 'angle')

@Sooner Boomer : Montreal has a large Jewish population. I've had many a Ladka!! love em! Blintzes too!! Montreal has a bit of a feud with New York over bagels, (but ours have been to space - see below..)

this is likely teh best place in Montreal for Ladkas, smoked meat & other assorted 'Jewish treats'
https://www.tripadvisor.ca/Restaura...he_Main_Deli_Steak_House-Montreal_Quebec.html

I used to live a few blocks over form this place.
https://fairmountbagel.com/bagels-in-space/

 

[Fishhead]

I had an odd meal last weekend when out with friends. It was a local Hungarian restaurant, so I was having a schnitzel, but I unfortunately chose the poutine schnitzel that came with gravy, fries and cheese curds. The only dish I'd ever not recommend to someone else from this place. I'd still try poutine, but likely in a native environment.

 

[Funkworks]

Montreal bagels are the best, and the smoked meat is good too. As for poutines, I dunno, it's basically animal fat, topped with animal fat and sprinked with more animal fat, so I try to go for bagels instead.