Cultural background of Montreal gastronomy

Regional Dining Discussions Quebec, Maritimes, Prairies
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I took the liberty of translating in english a number of classic Quebec dishes to give access to our anglophone friends to classic dishes from the Quebecois repertoire. I also sprinkled some modern variations from one of our most famous chef: Martin Picard. His iconic restaurant was all about revisiting those classics and adding foie gras when he could.

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Bonbons aux patates (Potato candy)
Bonbons aux patates (Potato candy) Ingredients • 60 ml (¼ cup) mashed potatoes smooth and cold (no butter or milk) • 7.5 ml (1 ½ tsp.) Vanilla extract • 750 ml (3 cups) icing sugar, about • 75 ml (1/3...

Tarte a la farlouche (Farlouche pie)
Tarte a la farlouche (Farlouche pie) Ingredients • Pastry dough (2 disks) • 1 tablespoons butter • 1 cup brown sugar • 1 cup boiling water • 1 ½ cup dry golden raisins • 1 full tablespoons...

Tarte au sucre (Sugar pie)
Tarte au sucre (Sugar pie) Ingredients • 4 cups brown sugar • 3 tablespoons flour • 10 tablespoons butter • 2 beaten egg • 2 cups evaporated milk (Carnation style) • 1 teaspoon vanilla • 4 pastry...

Sucre à la crème (Creamed sugar or Sugar & Cream… basically sugar fudge)
http://captmtl.tumblr.com/post/92568427981/sucre-à-la-crème-creamed-sugar-or-sugar

Pets de soeurs (Nun Farts)
Pets de soeurs (Nun Farts) Ingredients Dough: • 1 cup flour • ¼ teaspoon salt • 4 c. tablespoons soft butter • 3 oz chilled water Topping: • Brown sugar • Soft butter • Cinnamon...

Pouding au pain (bread pudding)
Pouding au pain (bread pudding) Ingredients • 4 cups stale bread (preferably from a baguette a few days old), cut into 1-inch squares • 4 cups hot milk, but not boiling • ¼ cup melted butter • ½ cup...

Pouding au riz (Rice pudding)
http://captmtl.tumblr.com/post/92566347471/pouding-au-riz-rice-pudding-ingredients-½-cup

Grand Père au sirop d’érable (Maple syrup “Grandfathers”)
http://captmtl.tumblr.com/post/92565800741/grand-père-au-sirop-dérable-maple-syrup

Pouding Chômeur de Martin Picard (Martin Picard unemployed pouding, adapted from book)
http://captmtl.tumblr.com/post/92564996221/pouding-chômeur-de-martin-picard-martin-picard

Pouding Chômeur (Unemployed pouding)
http://captmtl.tumblr.com/post/92564401081/pouding-chômeur-unemployed-pouding-ingredients

Cipaille (also called Cipâte)
http://captmtl.tumblr.com/post/92563470161/cipaille-also-called-cipâte-ingredients-1-1-½

Paté au poulet (Chicken Pot Pie)
http://captmtl.tumblr.com/post/92562029391/paté-au-poulet-chicken-pot

Pain de viande (Meatloaf)
Pain de viande (Meatloaf) Ingredients Meat Preparation: • 2/3 cup bread crumbs • 1 cup milk • 1 ½ lb ground beef • 2 eggs • ½ cup finely chopped onions • 1 teaspoon salt • ¼ teaspoon sage Sauce • 3...

Ketchup maison de Martin Picard (Martin Picard home made ketchup)
Ketchup maison de Martin Picard (Martin Picard home made ketchup) Ingredients • 25 ml (about 2 Tbsp.) Vinegar • 800 ml (about 3 ½ cups) chopped onion • 1 can (800 ml) of tomatoes • 1 pinch of...

Fève au lard de Martin Picard (Martin Picard baked beans)
http://captmtl.tumblr.com/post/92558772646/fève-au-lard-de-martin-picard-martin-picard-baked

Jambon à l’érable et à l’ananas (Pineapple and maple syrup ham)
http://captmtl.tumblr.com/post/92558267071/jambon-à-lérable-et-à-lananas-pineapple-and

Ragoût de pattes de cochon (Pork Trotters stew)
http://captmtl.tumblr.com/post/92557685806/ragoût-de-pattes-de-cochon-pork-trotters

Ragout de boulettes de Martin Picard (Martin Picard meatball stew)
Ragout de boulettes de Martin Picard (Martin Picard meatball stew) Ingredients • 5 kg of ground beef • 10 potatoes, peeled and cut into 4 • 200g Butter • 2 cups flour • Salt and pepper • 5 ml of maple...

Ragout de boulettes (meatball stew)
Ragout de boulettes (meatball stew) Ingredients Pork • 1 piece of 1 kg (2 lb) of pork in the thigh or shoulder, trimmed and boneless • Olive oil 30 ml (2 tbsp.) • 1.25 liters (5 cups) chicken broth,...

Pâté Chinois de Martin Picard (Quebecois Sheperd’s pie, Martin Picard version)
http://captmtl.tumblr.com/post/92553011526/p%C3%A2t%C3%A9-chinois-de-martin-picard-quebecois-sheperds

Pâté Chinois (Quebecois Sheperd’s pie)
http://captmtl.tumblr.com/post/92551344996/pâté-chinois-quebecois-sheperds

Tourtière (meat pie… one variation amongst thousands)
http://captmtl.tumblr.com/post/92248955226/tourtière-one-variation-amongst

Martin Picard Quebec Creton
Martin Picard Quebec Creton Ingredients Melting • 400 g (7/8 lb) pig fatback • 100 ml (3/8 cup) water Creton • 250 ml (1 cup) chopped onions • 10 g (1 tbsp.) Chopped garlic • 20 g (about 1 Tbsp.)...

Martin Picard Foie Gras Pea Soup
Martin Picard Foie Gras Pea Soup Ingredients • 832g (about 4 cups) whole yellow peas, soaked for 12 hours • 1 onion, chopped • 2 medium carrots, cut into 1cm cubes • 2 stalks celery, chopped into 1 cm...

Traditional Quebec Pea Soup
Traditional Quebec Pea Soup Ingredients 375 ml (1 ½ cup) dried yellow peas 1.5 liters (6 cups) of water for soaking 100 g (¼ lb) flank of salted pork (streaky salted pork), cut into 2 625 ml (2 ½...

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