History & Culture | Acadian Food

Dried FishDried Fish
Some like sushi, others like baked, or pan-fried, this is all fine with Acadians, but they also like dried fish. Many are surprised, and some are mortified by the very idea of dried fish... More Information
FricotFricot
What, you may ask, in the world is fricot? Fricot is a traditional Acadian dish. As a most basic explanation, Fricot is a chicken, beef, or wild game, soup with diced potatoes... More Information
LobsterLobster
Lobster fishing is one of the largest industries in the Clare area and has been for many years. The exportation of lobster from the Saint Mary's Bay area began in 1872... More Information
Rappie PieRappie Pie
This traditional Acadian dish made with raw grated potato and meat has been a staple of the region but surprisingly has a very vague background. There are in... More Information
Salted Green OnionsSalted Green Onions
While cooks prefer to use fresh chives or shallots in their cooking, Acadians from the Clare area also like to preserve some for times in the year when shallots are.... More Information
SeafoodSeafood
The coastal community of Clare offers a wide variety of seafood. Among the more popular choices are scallops, lobster, clams, mussels, cod, and haddock. Rich chowders... More Information
 
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