Canada's Top Dishes Of 2023 Were Revealed & Some Unexpected Canadian Foods Made The List
A scrumptious lobster sandwich. Correct: A refreshing beverage inspired by Caesar.
As Canada Day approaches, you, like numerous other citizens of Canada, might be on the hunt for the most authentic Canadian dishes to commemorate this significant event.
Fortunately, a recent examination conducted by Chefs Plate has revealed a selection of highly sought-after Canadian delicacies, all identified through the examination of search data from the reliable internet.
Based on their computations, the top Canadian delicacy that garnered the highest number of online searches is, unsurprisingly, poutine.
There are not many meals in Canadian gastronomy that have made such a significant impression like poutine has.
However, it is logical. This delicious, cozy mound of fries, cheese curds, and gravy will provide warmth during even the most frigid winter days in Canada. According to one tale, poutine came into existence in Quebec when a patron requested cheese curds alongside their fries, and the rest, as they say, is history!
Coming in at the second spot on the lineup is another culinary essential commonly found north of the 49th parallel, which holds deep roots in the local heritage and customs: bannock.
Bannock, in simple terms, refers to a kind of deep-fried dough that gained immense popularity among the Indigenous population in Canada. Wondering why this happened? According to the Canadian Encyclopedia, Indigenous communities faced disruption in their traditional methods of procuring and obtaining food as a consequence of being relocated to reservations by the Canadian government.
This implied that they had to depend on limited supplies of flour, lard, and eggs to sustain themselves, which eventually resulted in the widespread appeal of bannock, a delectable dish prepared using these basic components along with other ingredients.
If you have a craving for something sugary, you have the choice to go for the third item mentioned, known as the Nanaimo bar. This delightful treat originated on the west coast during the early to mid-1900s, according to the city of Nanaimo, B.C., which should be quite knowledgeable about it. The Nanaimo bar is a dessert made without the need for baking, consisting of chocolate, frosting, and a flaky, buttery foundation. It is widely recognized as one of the most well-known sweets in Canada!
Additional anticipated additions in the ranking comprised of BeaverTails (coming in at number 4), butter tarts (at number 5), tourtiere (at number 7), and the enticing Montreal smoked meat sandwich (falling at number 12).
Regarding the surprising supplements, you may be unaware that the Caesar (not the salad, but the beverage) is actually an innovation from Canada.
Yes, you got it! Making its appearance at the sixth spot on the ranking is that tangy, briny, spirituous drink flavored with tomato, which, surprisingly, originated in Calgary as per the local tourism authority. Crafted when a fresh Italian eatery emerged in 1969, the Caesar has now cemented its status as one of the iconic beverages of Canada. In fact, it proudly holds the title of Canada's official national cocktail.
One more unexpected item on the ranking was the presence of the lobster roll at position 11, a meal that was probably crafted beyond the national boundary but has now become a prominent delicacy throughout the eastern shores of Canada.
The forever-longed-for Tim Hortons Dutchie has also made it onto the list, snagging the 10th position, coming before the quintessential Quebecois favorite, split pea soup, holding the ninth rank.
Additional local culinary specialties also appeared on the ranking, including peameal bacon (#7), saskatoon berry pie (#12), and grilled oysters (#14), the latter of which seems to be more commonly found in North America as a whole rather than exclusively in Canada.
And naturally, the compilation wouldn't be comprehensive without including a maple-themed item, with "pancakes topped with maple syrup" securing the fourteenth position.
