Poutine: the emblematic dish of Quebec
Poutine is a very popular Canadian dish, made with fries, sauce and cheese curds. It is Canada's most loved street food.
The most popular poutine in Montreal is made with crispy cheese curds and a special Quebecois sauce. This sauce adds an extra touch to your meal. In just one taste, you can tell that these two ingredients are as close to magic as one can get.
Quebec poutine and its history
From the word poutine, it is clear that this meal is a Quebec invention. Marie-Rose Dubuc created this dish in the late 1950s.
She is descended from two French settlers. She invented it to use up stale bread and cheese. She created it in her grandfather's restaurant in Sainte-Foy, Quebec.
Ms. Dubuc is known as the “queen of poutine” because she is said to have invented this dish that has become famous in Canada.
Poutine has become a emblematic dish of Quebec, with its crispy fries, fresh cheese curds and tasty brown gravy. It’s a perfect blend of textures and flavors that makes the taste buds of everyone who tastes it salivate.
Today, poutine is served in many restaurants across Canada and even abroad. It is a must for all lovers of Quebec cuisine and a real source of pride for the province. Poutine is much more than a simple dish, it is a symbol of Quebec's culinary identity.
Quebec poutine sauce
There poutine brown sauce from Quebec is a sauce made of tomatoes, onions, spices and butter. The recipe for this sauce was invented in 1957 by the owner of the restaurant Le Lutin québécois. The recipe was shared across the province and, in a short time, it became very popular in restaurants. Today it is available all over the world.
Quebec poutine sauce is famous for its delicious taste that goes well with crispy fries and melted cheese. It’s a true delight for the taste buds and a treat for comfort food lovers.
Poutine is a delicious and satisfying option for an evening with friends, a quick meal or a comfort food craving. Its success cannot be denied and it continues to seduce gourmets from all over the world. Poutine is a true culinary treasure of Quebec, to be enjoyed without moderation!
In this day and age, you can find abundant poutine recipes using different sauce ingredients. Among these new innovative recipes, we have maple poutine sauces in our gallery.
This delicious maple sauce is very versatile and can be used in many recipes other than poutine. Try this sauce on sandwiches, hot dogs or cheese curds for an original and delicious use. You can also serve it as is with garlic bread or even pasta.
