What is Poutine? A Canadian Explains the Classic Dish

Understanding Poutine

• 🍟 Poutine is a classic French Canadian comfort food consisting of french fries, cheese curds, and gravy.
• 💡 The dish is described as a prize that involves pouring hot gravy over fries, then adding cheese curds.
• ♨️ For the authentic preparation, the poutine is then baked in the oven so the cheese curds melt.

Poutine at Sporting Events

• 🏟️ Poutine is sold at sporting venues like the Rogers Centre, alongside other common foods such as hot dogs.
• ⚠️ While poutine can be delicious, the speaker notes that not all poutine is made correctly, and some versions may not be ideal.
• ⚾ The context of discussing poutine is ahead of the World Series, specifically mentioning the Toronto Blue Jays.