World Flavors Cookbook

Acadian Rappie Pie

Name: Acadian Rappie Pie
Cook time: 120 min
Cuisine: Canada
Ingredients: 5 lb chicken; 10 lb potatoes; 2 onions, chopped; Salt and pepper to taste; Water for boiling chicken

A traditional Acadian dish made of grated potatoes with the moisture squeezed out, then reconstituted with hot chicken broth and baked.

Cuisine: Canada

Ingredients

5 lb chicken
10 lb potatoes
2 onions, chopped
Salt and pepper to taste
Water for boiling chicken

Instructions

Boil chicken and onions in a large pot until tender. Remove chicken, debone, and shred. Reserve 8-10 cups of the hot broth. Peel and grate potatoes. Squeeze out as much liquid as possible from the grated potatoes using a cloth bag. Measure the discarded liquid. Replace that volume with the hot chicken broth, pouring it slowly over the potato pulp while stirring constantly. Stir in chicken pieces. Pour into a large greased baking pan. Bake at 400°F for 2 hours until a dark golden crust forms.