Russian salad is not the only food that is indirectly and unfairly suffering the consequences of the Russian invasion of Ukraine. The social rejection of war has provoked unexpected reactions such as the one some French locals are experiencing due to a typical Canadian dish, the poutine. Bad fortune has wanted this Québec specialty it’s called exactly the same than the most hated man in the world.
Putin is called in French Vladimir Putinand poutine it’s a iconic canadian dish extremely popular in the North American country, especially in the entire Québec region, but already spread throughout the territory and beyond.
The war and its terrible consequences, which we are already suffering at economic levels and energy supply and products such as sunflower oil, have raised a “Russophobia” that has little or nothing to do with support for Ukraine. Attack a plate of Canadian fries for mere coincidence nominal sounds like a joke, but it is happening.
So much so that La Maison de la Poutine, a well-known French chain specializing in poutinehas had to launch an official statement to clarify that his dish it has nothing to do with the russian presidentand who show their full support for Ukraine and their absolute rejection of the conflict.
What is ‘poutine’
It is a dish born in Québec as a variant of French fries, one of the many curious forms that this popular snack takes around the world. More than a mere garnish or accompaniment, it is considered a dish in itself so forceful and caloric which can become its content.
the basis are french fries cut into sticks in the French -or Belgian- style, but with a more pronounced thickness, almost in the style of potato wedges. To the tuber are added the typical curds of fresh cheese, pieces of curdled milkwell crowned with sauce style gravy, like the one that usually accompanies roast beef in the United States and Canada. It is believed that it was born in some rural coffee shop in the middle of the 20th century, soon becoming very popular.
The recipe is different depending on the place and there are many variantsbecause it also admits all kinds of toppings and dressings, and are perfect dishes for string formatting. fast food and to take away and eat anywhere. At La Maison de la Poutine, for example, they offer a varied menu with their own different sauces and accessories such as bacon, fried onions, chicken, pulled porkpickles, etc
Images | Marie – La Maison de la Poutine
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