Culinary Mashups Dept: Quebec Eatery hits big with "Tourtine"

[chromedome]

Yeah...a tourtiere with poutine in it. As the writer observes mildly, "...I am not convinced that it is gastronomically pleasing."

 

https://theconversation.com/poutine-in-a-pie-would-you-eat-a-tourtine-this-holiday-season-152422

[ElsieD]

So it is essentially a meat pie containing cheese curds?

[chromedome]

...and fries.

 

Though as the author points out, there are perfectly authentic, regional versions of tourtiere that do include potatoes. So it's not as much of a stretch as it might sound at first blush.

[Toliver]

1 hour ago, ElsieD said:

So it is essentially a meat pie containing cheese curds?

Sounds like what is known around here as a "California Burrito". Think of a Carne Asada burrito with French fries included inside.

[haresfur]

I'm surprised no one in Aus has come up with an HSP pie 🤢

[Kerry Beal]

On 12/28/2020 at 4:51 PM, chromedome said:

...and fries.

 

Though as the author points out, there are perfectly authentic, regional versions of tourtiere that do include potatoes. So it's not as much of a stretch as it might sound at first blush.

My tortiere includes potatoes

[ElsieD]

I used to use diced potatoes in my tourtière.  My husband does NOT like plain photos especially if they are in something where the potatoes are easily identifiable.  So I switched to fresh bread crumbs.  Then I read where instant potato flakes can be used which is what I use now.  So yes, spuds are in the tortiere but not noticeable.  I can't help but think I wouldn't like to see french fries in there though.

[FauxPas]

3 hours ago, Kerry Beal said:

My tortiere includes potatoes

Mine, too! 

 

2 hours ago, ElsieD said:

I used to use diced potatoes in my tourtière.  My husband does NOT like plain photos especially if they are in something where the potatoes are easily identifiable.  So I switched to fresh bread crumbs.  Then I read where instant potato flakes can be used which is what I use now.  So yes, spuds are in the tortiere but not noticeable.  I can't help but think I wouldn't like to see french fries in there though.

 

I like small potato chunks but I have made tourtière with grated potatoes, similar to this Chatelaine recipe.