Canadian Ancestry - Acadia - Did you know?
Râpure or Rappie Pie is served at most special occasions and gatherings in NS and PE. It is a casserole of chicken or pork mixed with seasoned potatoes from which starch has been removed. Throughout Acadian communities there are many variations of this dish, some resembling a dumpling and some eaten with molasses. In a nutshell, you grate potatoes, squeeze the liquid out, and then reconstitute them with chicken broth, pour over layers of cooked chicken, and bake in the oven. Pork fat pieces on the bottom of the pan help to brown it. A crisp, brown top is also a must. You can use beef, pork, or even clams. But everyone does it their own way. It's a regional dish that has gained fame and is a source of pride. (French-Acadian Ancestry on Facebook)
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Râpure or Rappie Pie is served at most special occasions and gatherings in NS and PE. It is a casserole of chicken or pork mixed with seasoned potatoes from which starch has been removed. Throughout Acadian communities there are many variations of this dish, some resembling a dumpling and some eaten with molasses. In a nutshell, you grate potatoes, squeeze the liquid out, and then reconstitute them with chicken broth, pour over layers of cooked chicken, and bake in the oven. Pork fat pieces on the bottom of the pan help to brown it. A crisp, brown top is also a must. You can use beef, pork, or even clams. But everyone does it their own way. It's a regional dish that has gained fame and is a source of pride. (French-Acadian Ancestry on Facebook)
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