It’s no wonder that Québec City, Canada is known as one of the best food cities in the world. And like many other Canadian cities, the cuisine has a French influence. Whether you prefer sweet or savory, Québec City has a mix of everything. When visiting the city, make sure you try these five traditional foods.
Meat Pies (Tourtière)
Meat pies, which are known as Tourtière, are a staple in the city and they’re a traditional Christmas and New Year’s Eve meal. and They’re filled with pork, veal, or beef and potatoes.
Crepes
Crepes are a traditional French food and they can be sweet or savory. Don’t leave the city without trying both kinds!
Maple Taffy
During the winter, many restaurants and cafes set up stands outside where they make and sell taffy. Maple taffy is made by pouring maple syrup into snow which causes the syrup to thicken, turning the maple syrup into a chewy candy.
Poutine
Perhaps the most popular Canadian food is poutine, which is French fries topped with gravy and cheese curds.
Pea Soup
What makes Québec City’s pea soup unique is it’s made with yellow split peas and it’s not blended up. It also has salted pork and other vegetables that are simmered with a bay leaf.